Energia Group has launched its Drumlins Park wind farm, a 49MW project in Co Monaghan, Ireland.
This is the first wind farm to begin operations under a 2022 agreement between Energia Group and Microsoft.
The wind farm features eight turbines supplied by GE Renewable Energy and is connected to the national grid.
It supports Microsoft’s goal of using 100% renewable energy by 2025.
Energia Group and Microsoft’s partnership aims to build a range of renewable energy projects in Ireland.
The Drumlins Park wind farm will also contribute €270,000 (£231,884) annually to a Community Benefit Fund.
Ian Thom, Chief Executive Officer of Energia Group said: “This new wind farm is an important milestone for Energia Group, as well as for our collaboration with Microsoft, as it is the first wind farm to be delivered as part of our framework agreement.”
Lavinia Morris, General Manager, EMEA Data Centre Operations, Microsoft commented: “At Microsoft, we are committed to supporting the decarbonisation of energy grids in the markets where we operate.”
