A total of 14 businesses spanning a range of sectors are now powering their operations with wind energy through a new corporate power purchaser agreement (CPPA) from Flogas.
The multi-buyer deal with Conalaght 1 Wind Farm in Co Donegal is the largest by customer count of its kind in Ireland and marks a major milestone in the Irish renewable energy market.
The structure removes traditional barriers to entry to renewable energy usage for small businesses, allowing them to significantly reduce the size of their carbon footprint at competitive prices.
Cronalaght 1 Wind Farm, which has been operational for over 25 years and prevents approximately 3,872 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually, equivalent to powering 4,200 electric vehicles for a year.
The 14 businesses come from sectors such as agriculture, hospitality, construction, aviation, technology, manufacturing and food/beverage and include Ashleigh Farms, Fresh Opportunities and EFG Inflight Ltd.
“Partnering with Flogas on this CPPA has allowed us to secure renewable energy at a competitive price, significantly contributing to our sustainability targets,” said Ken McGrath, director of Ashleigh Farms.
"This agreement provides us with long-term price stability and demonstrates our commitment to a greener future."
David Field, managing director of Fresh Opportunities, said: "As a business focused on fresh produce, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do.
"Partnering with Flogas on this CPPA allows Fresh Opportunities to power our operations with renewable wind energy, directly supporting our mission to reduce our environmental impact.
"This initiative resonates strongly with our customers and reinforces our commitment to a greener, more sustainable food system."
Barry Deane, purchasing manager of EFG Inflight Ltd, added that the aviation sector faces unique sustainability challenges and that the company is "committed to exploring every avenue for decarbonisation."
"This CPPA with Flogas provides us with a direct and impactful way to source renewable electricity for our ground operations, contributing significantly to our environmental goals. It's an innovative solution that aligns with our vision for a more sustainable future in aviation."
The agreement will allow all 14 businesses to benefit from more transparent reporting of their Scope 2 emissions, in line with established greenhouse gas accounting principles.
The CPPAs range from one to two years in duration and commenced supplying customers in Q1 2025. Flogas has opened its next multi-buyer wind PPA for subscription with supply commencing from July 1.
“We're incredibly proud to be leading the charge in making renewable energy more accessible for Irish businesses," said John Rooney, managing director at Flogas Ireland.
"This is just the beginning – we're already developing our next multi-buyer CPPA, further solidifying our commitment to providing sustainable energy solutions."
Photo: (l-r) Eoghan Gillespie, director, Cronalaght 1 Wind Farm, with James Temple, renewables manager, Flogas. (Pic: Clive Wasson Photography)
