Ireland increases offshore wind target

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Ireland’s wind energy industry has welcomed the announcement by Government of an increased ambition of 7 GW of offshore wind by the end of 2030 but warned this ambition must be supported by the right policies.

Noel Cunniffe, CEO of Wind Energy Ireland, said: “Our members have a project pipeline of significantly bigger than 7 GW. We have the investment, the skills and the expertise to respond to this call to action from the Government. We can put offshore wind energy and green hydrogen at the heart of an energy independent Ireland. “These new technologies will be building on the success of our onshore wind industry which is continuing to develop and deliver critically needed renewable energy projects and which has provided 37 per cent of Ireland’s... ... More: Official Press Release Wind Energy Ireland

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