Photo Competition: Derry public invited to visit wind farms this June

Wind Energy Ireland is inviting Derry residents to Get Out in the Wind this month and visit Carrickatane Wind Farm, one of nearly a dozen Irish wind farms which are open, free of charge, to the public all year round.

Located on the Derry-Donegal border, Carrickatane Wind Farm offers visitors a choice of scenic viewpoints and leisurely trails. The trails all offer fantastic views of surrounding countryside, as visitors weave through some of the country’s most powerful wind turbines which, every day, are helping to lead the way to a brighter Irish energy future.   

It’s the perfect location for families to #GetOutInTheWind this June and will help people understand how wind farms like Carrickatane operate by enabling visitors to get up close to the source of more than a third of the country’s annual electricity supply.

Carrickatane’s turbines alone power the equivalent of more than 12,000 homes!

Noel Cunniffe, Wind Energy Ireland CEO, said: “Global Wind Day is 15 June and what better way to celebrate Ireland’s biggest source of clean electricity than to see it for yourself. 

“We are so proud of the contribution that Ireland’s wind farms are making to our decarbonisation journey and our communities, that we are dedicating the full month of June to promoting our Get Out in the Wind campaign, which encourages people to get out and see Ireland’s wind farms in action.

“Wind energy is an Irish success story. Irish wind farms create jobs, support communities and cut our carbon emissions. Even better, they can also be a haven for biodiversity, mountain biking and family adventures. Why not come see for yourself, at Carrickatane wind farm?”

Noel Cunniffe continued: “Wherever possible, our members want to build wind farms that do more than simply providing electricity, but which can protect our environment, support native biodiversity and empower local communities.

“We are inviting everyone to come visit us this June at one of the many Irish wind farms open to the public and see for yourself Ireland’s energy future.”

PHOTO COMPETITION

Everyone who visits a wind farm for the month of June is also in with the chance to win a €500 gift card by entering Wind Energy Ireland’s Global Wind Day photography competition.

Share some pictures of your visit to a wind farm by tagging Wind Energy Ireland on Instagram at @WindEnergyIreland, or emailing your images to connect@windenergyireland.com, to be in with the chance to win.