New Flogas Deal Brings Wind Energy to Medium and Large-sized Businesses

• New renewable energy deal with Ørsted to power over 20 medium and large Irish businesses from Co. Limerick wind farm.
• The companies will gain direct access to renewable wind energy at a competitive cost via Flogas.
• Flexible power purchase agreements break down traditional barriers for Irish businesses in Ireland. 

Flogas, a DCC company, today announced a new partnership with Ørsted Onshore Ireland, enabling medium and large businesses to directly source renewable electricity from the Knockawarriga wind farm in Co. Limerick. This initiative builds on Flogas' multi-buyer Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) model, designed to help medium and large sized companies achieve their net-zero targets. 

Operating since 2008, the 22.5MW Knockawarriga wind farm plays a proven role in securing Irelands energy system. In its 17 years of operation, over 33,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions have been avoided. The CPPA structure offers flexible energy volumes from Knockawarriga wind farm, allowing businesses to purchase tailored portions without committing to the entire wind farm’s output. Contract terms can also be aligned with each customer’s existing agreements, providing crucial flexibility for individual business needs. 

The first six businesses partnered with Knockawarriga wind farm belong to financial services, insurance, manufacturing, hospitality and food production sectors, including Walsh Mushrooms Group and Allianz Worldwide Care. Several of these businesses have been with Flogas for many years, moving along the energy transition pathway, while some have just recently joined Flogas, encouraged by the focus on locally generated renewable electricity. Their participation underscores the growing commitment to sustainability among Irish businesses and demonstrates the effectiveness of this multi-buyer CPPA model. Flogas aims to supply renewable energy to over 20 medium and large sized businesses within the next 12 months through this model, supporting decarbonisation efforts and reducing reliance on imported energy.

“It is often the case that power purchase agreements are for the largest multinationals, but this initiative reflects Flogas’ vision of ‘Democratizing CPPAs’, making renewable energy purchase agreements accessible beyond just the largest corporations, and opening the door for more Irish businesses to take control of their energy future.” said John Rooney, Managing Director at Flogas Ireland. Businesses can decarbonise their energy consumption in the most stable, predictable and cost competitive manner. This market leading CPPA structure will increase electricity supply chain transparency and give control to medium and large companies who want to take responsibility and ownership for their electricity procurement and support local Irish renewable power.”

TJ Hunter, Vice President Onshore Ireland UK, Ørsted, added, “Our team have been operating in the Irish market for decades generating renewable energy for homes and businesses across Ireland. We are proud of our community footprint at Knockawarriga and are delighted that the energy will be made available to support large and medium sized Irish businesses. Wind farms such as Knockawarriga play a crucial role in Ireland’s energy system and every effort must be made by Government and industry to ensure they continue to generate secure local energy for many decades to come.”

“The health insurance industry faces increasing demands to balance environmental responsibility with exceptional client care,” said ,” Seamus Reilly, Facilities Manager from  Allianz Worldwide Care. “This partnership empowers us to significantly reduce our carbon footprint while continuing to provide trusted, high-quality service.”

Padraic O’Leary CEO, Walsh Mushrooms Group said, “Fresh and sustainable mushroom production is central to our mission. This initiative aligns perfectly with our values and resonates deeply with our customers, reinforcing our commitment to building a sustainable food system.” 

The Government’s Climate Action Plan sets a target that 15% of electricity consumption should come from renewable electricity contracted under CPPAs by 2030. Flogas customers are proving that CPPAs are not the exclusive reserve of large multinationals and Irish domestic businesses can procure energy responsibly too. Flogas is democratizing CPPAs by facilitating its customers to enter the renewable market effortlessly. 

Interested businesses should contact cppa@flogas.ie for details. For more information on Flogas or Corporate Power Purchase Agreements, click here.