Massachusetts-based cleantech integrator Ameresco, Inc. recently acquired a new wind farm in West County Cork, Ireland, a press release reported.
“Having seen first-hand the production capability of wind farms in County Cork, I am very pleased to see Ameresco complete this acquisition and further add to our diversified renewable energy asset portfolio,” Ameresco EVP and Chief Financial Officer Doran Hole said. “We’re proud to be part of the energy transition in Ireland and look forward to providing clean energy to the region in the years to come.”
The newly acquired three-turbine site, capable of delivering a total combined capacity of 5MW of clean energy, will produce carbon-free energy, set to be distributed into the local utility network, as indicated on the terms of the power purchase agreement.
Ameresco specializes in energy efficiency and renewable energy. With the electricity it plans to generate at the new site, the company hopes to supply 3,000 homes in Ireland, strengthening the company’s overall global wind power portfolio.
“It is very gratifying to announce the acquisition of our latest site in Ireland,” Derek Dixon, vice president Ameresco UK, said. “I am grateful to our internal team and strategic external partners for coming together to successfully complete this clean energy acquisition.”