October 17, 2024 09:06 GMT
RENEWABLES: Firms Pause 500MW Irish Offshore Wind Farm
RENEWABLES
The 500MW Irish Clogherhead offshore wind farm – being developed by ESB and Parkwind– has been paused due to uncertainty over government policy regarding future offshore wind site locations, the firms said, cited by Irish Independent.
- Without significant policy changes, the project will remain on hold from early 2025.
- Further surveys for Clogherhead are on hold while awaiting clarity on Designated Maritime Area Plans (DMAPs) from the government, the firms added.
- The Irish government aims for 80% of energy to come from renewables by 2030, with at least 5GW of offshore capacity.
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