Construction begins at Ireland’s Tarbert Next Generation Power Station

In Ireland, SSE’s Tarbert Next Generation Power Station in Co. Kerry has now entered full construction, with foundations and civil works underway following completion of early enabling works at the site. This marks a major milestone in the delivery of the up to €300m project, which will be the first of its kind in Ireland to run on sustainable biofuels. The new ‘peaker’ power station will have a generation capacity of 300MW, providing flexible, reliable power to strengthen Ireland’s security of supply and support a renewables-led electricity system.  

The construction of the new power station marks the next chapter in the iconic site’s energy generation history, following the decommissioning of the original oil-fired plant in 2023 after more than 50 years of operation. At peak delivery, the project is expected to support 200 full-time construction jobs. When completed in 2027, the day-to-day running of the station will create enduring jobs in the area with the creation of 14 new full-time roles.  

Tarbert Next Generation Power Station will operate on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), sourced entirely from waste feedstocks and supplied in line with EU RED II sustainability standards. This pioneering approach provides a lower-carbon alternative to traditional fossil fuels and supports Ireland’s long-term climate and energy goals.