Community Benefit Fund Consultation
As part of the operation of Timahoe North Solar Farm a Community Benefit Fund will be established in 2025. The Fund value will vary each year as it will be calculated based on the annual output of the solar farm.
As part of the Fund there are a number of mandatory requirements that Timahoe North Solar Farm must apply to the Community Benefit Fund – including conditions around distribution of the Funds. To learn more about the proposed Fund – including proposed thematic areas, who can apply etc – please click here.
As part of the development of the Fund we wish to consult with the local community regarding the proposed allocation and distribution of this Fund.
Your feedback can be submitted by completing the online survey via the following link: Timahoe North Solar Farm Community Fund by 7th April 2025.
The Timahoe North Solar Farm Community Benefit Fund will open later this year for applications. Details will be announced in due course.
Timahoe North Solar Farm
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.
Join Our Text Alert System
To keep you informed of key project activities, Timahoe North Solar Farm project team has launched a text messaging service for the construction phase of the project. If you wish to participate in this service for the Timahoe North Solar Farm project, please click here