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Tonn Nua will be the first area under the DMAP to be developed

Terms approved for second State offshore wind auction

Terms and conditions for Ireland's second offshore wind auction have been approved by the Government.

Dave Kirwan, Managing Director of Bord Gáis Energy, and Jonathan Cole, CEO of Corio Generation

Bord Gáis Energy agrees offshore wind deal with Corio

Bord Gáis Energy and Corio Generation have agreed a new deal to explore opportunities to supply the country's electricity market with green electricity from offshore wind.

Business • 21 May 24

The wind energy industry has welcomed the plan

Offshore wind strategy aims to create 5,000 jobs

The Government has launched Ireland's first ever offshore wind industrial strategy aimed at achieving the goal of having 37GW of offshore renewable energy capacity by 2050.

Business • 08 Mar 24

37GW of offshore energy by 2050 is targeted by the Government

Offshore wind could be worth at least €38bn to economy

Ireland's offshore wind industry has the potential to add at least €38 billion to the Irish economy over the lifetime of all installed wind farms, according to a new report from Wind Energy Ireland.

Business • 30 Jan 24

The analysis also recommends that a task-force be set up to coordinate the delivery of offshore renewables

Industry doesn't think renewable targets will be met

95% of industry experts do not believe Ireland will reach its target of having 80% of electricity generated from renewable sources by 2030, a new report has found.

Business • 04 Dec 23

Ms McGuckian described offshore wind as "the one that got away from us as a nation"

Delays threaten decarbonisation targets NTR boss warns

Ireland and Europe are really going to struggle to meet decarbonisation targets due to delays and uncertainty that every single renewable energy project and transmission connection is put under, the Chief Executive of NTR has said.

Business • 22 Sep 23

Offshore wind will provide huge amounts of our energy into the future

Chambers concerned about draft offshore energy plan

Chambers Ireland has expressed grave concerns about the institutional capacity of the Government departments and planning agencies when it comes to facilitating offshore energy projects that can help Ireland meet targets within the timelines that are needed.

Business • 21 Apr 23

The projects will require an investment of over €4bn by Statkraft and CIP over the next seven years

CIP buys stake in Statkraft's Irish offshore projects

A fund operated by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) is buying a 50% stakes in Statkraft's offshore wind portfolio in Ireland.

Business • 17 Jan 23

Mainstream Renewable Power's CEO Mary Quaney

Mainstream Renewable to create 100 jobs

Mainstream Renewable Power is to create 100 jobs in Dublin as it looks to develop three offshore wind energy projects in Ireland.

Business • 16 Aug 22

Ireland's long coast line offers considerable potential for renewable energy generation

Seven offshore wind projects fast-tracked

The Government has fast-tracked the development of seven off-shore wind farm projects as part of its goal of significantly increasing renewable energy generation over the next decade.

Business • 19 May 20

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