Two of Ireland's leading energy providers, Bord na Móna and ESB, have commenced construction of a new solar farm at Timahoe North, Co. Kildare, as part of a wider solar energy co-development agreement between the two companies. Timahoe North Solar Farm will be the first large scale solar project that Bord na Móna and ESB will bring to fruition as part of their respective renewable energy portfolios. 

This development follows the successful outcome for Bord na Móna and ESB in the governments Renewable Energy Support Scheme (RESS 2) auction last year, as well as early-stage works which have taken place over the last 12 months.

Timahoe North Solar Farm is part of a significant co-development agreement between Bord na Móna and ESB to develop solar power across four midlands locations in Kidare, Offaly and Roscommon. This agreement will collectively deliver up to 500 MW of power- from solar farms based on Bord na Móna lands.