Report: Huge Offshore Potential in Ireland

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But lack of suitable port means offshore wind farms may be built from ports on Britain’s west coast

Offshore wind energy could create 2,500 jobs over the next ten years and attract over €42 billion in lifetime investment. However, Ireland’s offshore wind farms will be built from bases outside the country, losing billions of this potential investment, unless strategic investment decisions are made now. The findings are included in a new report, published this morning, by the Carbon Trust for the Irish Wind Energy Association. Harnessing our Potential is a... ... More: Official Press Release IWEA

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