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Ørsted takes final investment decision on Farranrory Onshore Wind Farm in Ireland

Ørsted has taken final investment decision (FID) on Farranrory Onshore Wind Farm in Tipperary, the company’s 22nd wind farm on the island of Ireland. The wind farm, which will consist of nine wind turbines and have the capacity to generate 43.2 MW of green electricity, is expected to be fully operational by the summer of … Continue reading Ørsted takes final investment decision on Farranrory Onshore Wind Farm in Ireland

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SSE Renewables and FuturEnergy Ireland submit planning application for Glenora wind farm

SSE Renewables and FuturEnergy Ireland have jointly submitted a planning application for Glenora wind farm to An Bord Pleanála. The proposed site is located in North Mayo, approximately 7 km southwest of Ballycastle and 6km southeast of Belderrig. The two companies are 50:50 co-development partners for the proposed 22 wind turbines in the wind farm. … Continue reading SSE Renewables and FuturEnergy Ireland submit planning application for Glenora wind farm

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The rise of wind turbines in Ireland

In Malachy McKenna’s play The Quiet Land, the characters Eamon and Nashee, two elderly farmers, engage in a heated debate over the decline of lawn mowing and the advent of wind turbines. The picturesque mountains of western Ireland, once dotted with men mowing grass, are now home to impressive wind farms. The contrast between old … Continue reading The rise of wind turbines in Ireland

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Exploring the potential of offshore wind energy in Ireland

Limerick City Sinn Féin TD Maurice Quinlivan recently addressed the issue of offshore wind in a parliamentary session with Tánaiste Micheál Martin. The MP sought clarification on Ireland’s progress in meeting alternative energy targets. Quinlivan expressed concern about Wind Energy Ireland’s statement, which indicated that Ireland was further away from achieving its 2030 target compared … Continue reading Exploring the potential of offshore wind energy in Ireland

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Making Ireland an offshore wind energy hub for Europe

Offshore wind will be a key component to meet Europe’s climate and energy goals, and SSE brought the topic of Ireland’s offshore wind energy potential to the forefront of European Parliament. I was delighted to speak at the ‘Powering up Europe’ event SSE hosted in the European Parliament this week, considering how the offshore wind … Continue reading Making Ireland an offshore wind energy hub for Europe

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Ørsted secures solar and wind energy contracts under Irish RESS 3 auction

Ørsted has secured two contracts in the Irish Government’s third onshore Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS 3) auction. The approved Ørsted projects were the 81 MW Garreenleen Solar Farm in Carlow, and the 43.2 MW Farranrory Onshore Wind Farm in Tipperary. Commenting on the provisional results of the RESS 3 auction, Kieran?White, Senior Vice President … Continue reading Ørsted secures solar and wind energy contracts under Irish RESS 3 auction

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Ørsted and Terra Solar team up to develop 400 MW portfolio of solar energy in Ireland

Ørsted has announced the development of a portfolio of Irish solar projects in a partnership with renewable energy developer Terra Solar, headquartered at NovaUCD in Dublin. With a capacity of up to 400 MW, the projects have the potential to power over 90,000 Irish homes. This latest partnership brings further momentum to Ørsted’s solar pipeline … Continue reading Ørsted and Terra Solar team up to develop 400 MW portfolio of solar energy in Ireland

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Milestone for the Lenalea onshore wind farm with the wind turbines installed

Lenalea Wind Farm has reached a landmark milestone in its construction with the successful installation of its seventh and final wind turbines at the site in County Donegal. This milestone follows ongoing, close collaboration with EirGrid who have completed commissioning and energisation of Lenalea’s 110kV loop in substation, resulting in the site now being connected … Continue reading Milestone for the Lenalea onshore wind farm with the wind turbines installed

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Vårgrønn in association with Energia Group to develop 1.8 GW of offshore wind in Ireland

Offshore wind company Vårgrønn, a joint venture between Plenitude (Eni) and HitecVision, and the Irish renewable-focused integrated utility Energia Group, announce a partnership to co-develop offshore wind projects in Ireland with a potential to deliver total capacity up to 1.8 GW by 2030. The partnership will initially focus on the development of two sites, located … Continue reading Vårgrønn in association with Energia Group to develop 1.8 GW of offshore wind in Ireland

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Exploring the Impact of Renewable Energy on Ireland’s Energy Market

Ireland has long been known for its lush green landscapes and picturesque countryside, but in recent years, the Emerald Isle has been making a name for itself in another area: renewable energy. As the world grapples with the pressing need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change, Ireland has emerged as a leader … Continue reading Exploring the Impact of Renewable Energy on Ireland’s Energy Market

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RWE welcomes Dublin Array’s success in Ireland’s first offshore wind auction

RWE, one of the world’s leading offshore wind companies, was today delighted to receive formal confirmation that its 824MW Dublin Array Offshore Wind Farm project has been awarded a Contract for Difference (CfD) in the first Irish Offshore Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (ORESS1) auction, run by Irish Grid operator EirGrid. The formal announcement by the … Continue reading RWE welcomes Dublin Array’s success in Ireland’s first offshore wind auction

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ESB and Ørsted enter partnership in landmark Irish offshore wind agreement

ESB, Ireland’s leading utility, and Ørsted, the world leader in offshore wind, have signed an agreement to jointly develop an Irish offshore wind portfolio in a landmark deal. The agreement was launched this morning in Cork Chamber’s Fitzgerald House by Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment, Simon Coveney TD, ESB’s Jim Dollard, and Duncan Clark, … Continue reading ESB and Ørsted enter partnership in landmark Irish offshore wind agreement

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Ireland makes history with its first offshore wind auction

Ireland successfully held its first-ever offshore wind auction. Four projects with a combined capacity of 3 GW were awarded. The average price of the winning bids was €86/MWh, much lower than expected. The successful completion of the auction is a breakthrough for renewables in Ireland and critical to achieving the targets set in Ireland’s 2030 … Continue reading Ireland makes history with its first offshore wind auction

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RWE delighted with provisional Contract for Difference win for Dublin Array in first Irish offshore auction

RWE, one of the world’s leading offshore wind companies, was today delighted to be provisionally awarded a Contract for Difference (CfD) in the first Irish Offshore Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (ORESS1) auction, run by Irish Grid operator EirGrid. The weighted average strike price of provisionally successful offers was €86.05/MWh. The provisional offer is for RWE’s … Continue reading RWE delighted with provisional Contract for Difference win for Dublin Array in first Irish offshore auction

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Statkraft secures 500 MW in Ireland’s first offshore wind auction

Statkraft and its offshore partners Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) have welcomed today’s provisional results from Ireland’s first offshore wind auction in which they secured 500 MW. The partnership participated in the Irish government’s ORESS-1 (the first Offshore Renewable Electricity Support Scheme) to win 500 MW to develop the landmark North Irish Sea Array (NISA) offshore … Continue reading Statkraft secures 500 MW in Ireland’s first offshore wind auction

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Ørsted acquires Irish solar project

Ørsted has acquired the Irish solar project Garrenleen from renewable energy developer Terra Solar. The 160 MW solar farm is the company’s second solar project in Ireland and will be able to power up to 56,000 homes annually, making it one of the largest solar farms in the country. Subject to Ørsted’s final investment decision, … Continue reading Ørsted acquires Irish solar project

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Statkraft and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners team up to develop 2.2GW of offshore wind in Ireland

Statkraft has announced a major deal with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’ (CIP) fund Copenhagen Infrastructure IV K/S (CI IV) as part of its plans to develop up to 2.2 gigawatts of offshore wind in Ireland. This landmark partnership will see CIP acquire a 50% stake in Statkraft’s offshore wind portfolio in Ireland. The financial terms of … Continue reading Statkraft and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners team up to develop 2.2GW of offshore wind in Ireland

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Nordex receives an order from SSE Renewables for more than 100 MW of wind power in Ireland

At the end of 2022, SSE Renewables, the leading developer and operator of renewable energy in the United Kingdom and Ireland, commissioned the Nordex Group to supply 29 N117/3600 wind turbines for the “Yellow River” wind farm in Ireland. The contract also includes the post-commissioning service for the wind turbines. The Nordex Group will install … Continue reading Nordex receives an order from SSE Renewables for more than 100 MW of wind power in Ireland

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RWE welcomes Maritime Area Consent (MAC) award for Dublin Array

RWE, one of the world’s leading offshore wind companies, has welcomed the award of a Maritime Area Consent (MAC) to Dublin Array offshore wind farm project by the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan.  The project is a proposed offshore wind farm, which will be located on the Kish Bank and Bray Bank, … Continue reading RWE welcomes Maritime Area Consent (MAC) award for Dublin Array

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Vestas wins 126 MW order for Derrinlough wind power project in Ireland

Vestas has received a 126 MW order for the Bord na Móna Derrinlough Wind Farm Project in Ireland. The order includes a total of 21 V150-6.0 MW EnVentus wind turbines with a site-specific hub height of 110m for a site in County Offaly, located in the Irish midlands. The order includes supply, installation, and commissioning … Continue reading Vestas wins 126 MW order for Derrinlough wind power project in Ireland

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