Evishagaran Extension
ERG UK submitted a planning application in July 2026 to the Department for Infrastructure for a proposed seven-turbine extension to the operational Evishagaran Wind Farm, located east of Dungiven. The application follows almost two years of community engagement and includes a refined turbine layout designed to maximise the use of existing infrastructure while avoiding areas of deep peat and priority habitats.
If approved, the extension could generate enough renewable electricity to power up to 25,000 homes across Northern Ireland each year and offset around 34,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually. The project supports Northern Ireland’s net zero ambitions and is expected to deliver local employment opportunities during both construction and operation. The full planning application, including the Environmental Statement, can be viewed on the Northern Ireland Planning Portal under reference SPD/2026/0014/F.
Facts and Figures
- Up to 7 additional turbines
- Up to a maximum 150m ground to blade tip height
- Potential to generate enough energy to power up to 25,000 homes in Northern Ireland per year and offset approximately 34,000 tonnes of CO2 annually