Ireland Calls for More Offshore Wind

National conference hears call for action on top industry priorities

Dr David Connolly, CEO of the Irish Wind Energy Association, has called for greater urgency from Government and across the political system to support the development of offshore wind energy. He was speaking at the second National Offshore Wind Energy Conference held in Dublin’s Ballsbridge Hotel today. Ireland currently only has a single offshore wind farm but there is an estimated 4-5,000 MW of offshore wind energy ready to be developed off the country’s east coast. Dr Connolly said: “Our industry is ready, willing and able to deliver the 3,500 MW of offshore wind energy by 2030 required in the Climate Action Plan. But there is uncertainty about whether the legislative... ... More: Official Press Release IWEA

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