Powering Green Energy Together

BnM and SSE Renewables have launched a 50:50 joint venture which will target the delivery of up to 800MW of new renewable onshore wind energy across the Midlands.

As part of this joint venture, it is proposed to develop a wind farm on Bellair North and Bellair South Bogs located in Counties Offaly and Westmeath. The proposed wind farm will be known as Bellair Wind Farm.

Since the project was launched in mid-2025, the project team has continued to advance the project design and has now produced a draft layout for the proposed wind farm. The draft layout comprises 12 turbines, each with a maximum blade tip height of 220 metres. It has been developed using a constraints-led approach and informed by on-site surveys, constraints mapping and the public consultation carried out to date.

At this stage of the project, we are seeking feedback from the community on the draft layout. To view the Public Consultation Material that is currently being distributed to homes in the locality of the proposed development please click on the links below:

Project Information Booklet

Photomontage Booklet

Bellair Wind Farm Draft Layout Map

Feedback Questionnaire

We would welcome your feedback on the draft layout. To submit your feedback, please click here.

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To keep you informed of all relevant project updates the project team is providing the option to subscribe to our mailing list to provide you with project updates.

If you wish to participate in this service for the Bellair Wind Farm project, please submit your details here.

The Project

The purpose of the Bellair Wind Farm is to generate renewable electricity which will be transmitted directly onto Ireland’s National Grid which is managed by EirGrid.

Community Benefits

We ensure that local communities in the area benefit from the development of our wind farms by providing various benefits arising from their construction and operation.

Communications

We are committed to continuing to keep local residents informed about the proposed wind farm.

Wind Energy

Wind generation provided 32.1 % of gross electricity supply in 2024, second only to natural gas.
41% of Ireland's electricity generated in 2024 came from renewable sources - (wind, solar and other renewables combined).
14.6% of Ireland’s primary energy was renewable in 2024 – the highest level recorded.
Electricity emissions fell by 8.3% in 2024 the lowest level on record, linked to increased renewable electricity.
Ireland's installed wind capacity reached 4.94 GW in 2024, up 4.3% year on year.
By 2030, Ireland has a target of 9 GW of installed onshore wind capacity.
*Source: SEAI Energy in Ireland 2025 Report