Tag: offshore wind in ireland

SSE Renewables to apply for a MAC for Irish wind project

SSE Renewables has announced its intention to apply for a Maritime Area Consent (MAC) for its Arklow Bank Wind Park Phase 2 project under Ireland’s new consenting regime. This transfer from the current route of delivery via the Foreshore Act into the MAC regime has been notified to the relevant authorities. The said project, now progressing through the MAC regime, will be delivered later than initially envisaged.

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Iberdrola acquires 3 GW of offshore wind projects in Ireland

Iberdrola has signed an agreement with DP Energy acquiring a majority share in its offshore wind projects with a cumulative capacity of 3GW. This marks its entry into the offshore wind market in Ireland. The projects are situated across three groups in the eastern, western and southern coasts of Ireland.

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