Lerwick Port Authority and ESB sign MoU for floating offshore wind farm

ESB's 500 MW wind farm has the potential to power around 350,000 households.

Lerwick Port Authority has entered its first collaboration agreement aimed at providing support for the development and operation of a major floating offshore wind farm with ESB, the Irish energy company. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today (Wednesday, 20 September 2023) in Lerwick between the Authority and ESB. This agreement commits both organisations to work together to develop port solutions for delivering the offshore development and ongoing operations and maintenance activities for the 500 MW wind farm, east of Shetland. Calum Grains, Chief Executive, Lerwick Port Authority, said: “The agreement is a significant step in our drive to be a major support centre... ... More: Official Press Release Lerwick Port Authority

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