You switch on a light and power flows instantly, but have you ever seen where that power actually comes from?
Step inside Ireland’s newest wind farm, Yellow River in County Offaly and see how clean energy is made.
Here are some key facts:
29 wind turbines
101 megawatts installed capacity
Fully operational since 2025
Built between October 2022 and 2025
Around 150 construction jobs supported at peak delivery
This wind farm can generate enough clean, homegrown electricity to power the equivalent of almost 75,000 Irish homes every year. It also offsets close to 70,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually, supporting Ireland’s Climate Action Plan and 2030 renewable energy targets.
During our visit, we will explore more than just the numbers. We will hear directly from SSE about:
How a project of this scale is planned and delivered
The challenges faced during development
How wind farms connect to the national grid
Why grid capacity is now one of the biggest barriers to further growth
SSE operates 35 wind farms across Ireland, generating 853MWs of renewable energy nationwide. They are also developing battery storage projects and progressing offshore wind plans off the coast of Arklow.
There may even be an opportunity to step inside a turbine, giving you a rare look at the scale and engineering behind these machines.
Yellow River Wind Farm is not just a collection of turbines, It is part of Ireland’s move toward a cleaner, more secure energy future.