Ireland pushes offshore wind development to secure energy independence

Minister Ryan invites applications from the first batch of offshore wind projects for Maritime Area Consents

The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, today announced the commencement of the Maritime Area Consent (MAC) Regime. The new regime enables the Minister, on an interim basis, to issue Maritime Area Consents (MACs) to renewable energy developers who meet the relevant assessment criteria. Developers must have a Maritime Area Consent to make an application for permission, to include environmental assessments, to An Bord Pleanála. The Minister will assess MAC applicants in key areas, including financial and technical competency. This... ... More: Official Press Release Government of Ireland

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