– New facility to support operations at Yellow River Wind Farm –
Representatives of SSE, Offaly County Council and North Offaly Development Fund CLG pictured at the formal signing for the new operations base at Rhode Green Energy Park.
SSE has secured a site at Rhode Green Energy Park, County Offaly, for the construction of a new operations base to support its nearby 101MW Yellow River Wind Farm.
The announcement follows the formal signing of a site agreement at Áras an Chontae in Tullamore between representatives of SSE, Offaly County Council and North Offaly Development Fund CLG.
The agreement to construct the Yellow River operations base in Rhode Green Energy Park marks the next step in SSE’s investment in North Offaly, supporting the supply of clean, secure and affordable renewable energy from the Midlands to Irish homes and businesses.
Renewable energy generated at the 29-turbine Yellow River Wind Farm, which entered operations in 2025, is connected to Ireland’s national grid via SSE’s existing electricity substation at Rhode Green Energy Park.
The new purpose-built operations base will provide a dedicated facility from which up to six full-time skilled SSE and Nordex technicians will oversee the daily operation of Yellow River’s energy generation activities.
Glenturas Construction has been appointed to lead delivery of the facility, supporting the local supply chain in the Midlands. Family-owned fabricator Shanette in Kilbeggan, County Westmeath will manufacture and deliver the new 285 sq metre steel-framed structure which will house the facility. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
Ghislain Demeuldre, Head of Onshore Wind, Solar and Battery Development at SSE Renewables, said:
“Securing this site at Rhode Green Energy Park marks an important step in establishing a long-term operational presence for SSE in Offaly and the Midlands. As Yellow River Wind Farm continues to generate renewable electricity for homes and businesses across Ireland, this new facility will provide a dedicated base for the teams responsible for operating and maintaining the wind farm safely, efficiently and for the long term.
We’re pleased to continue working in partnership with Offaly County Council and the local community as renewable energy infrastructure in the region continues to grow.”
Eugene Mulligan, Chairman of North Offaly Development Fund CLG., said:
“The development of this operations hub is a strong signal of confidence in the park’s future as a leader in sustainable energy production and storage. It reinforces our commitment to establishing Rhode as a hub for green innovation and supporting co-location opportunities for future employers in the area.”
Orla Martin, Head of Enterprise with Offaly County Council, said:
“The development of SSE’s new operations hub is a welcome investment and employment boost for Rhode Green Energy Park and the wider North Offaly area, reinforcing its position as a hub for renewable energy innovation and supporting Offaly’s role at the heart of Ireland’s green transition.”