Ørsted has partnered with ESB for the development of a 5 GW offshore wind portfolio and hydrogen projects in Ireland. The first offshore wind project will participate in the country's next offshore wind auction, ORESS 2.1, as part of Ireland's target of reaching 7 GW of offshore wind by 2030.
Both Ørsted and ESB will own 50% of the offshore wind development portfolio, with the first offshore wind projects expected to be up and running during the next Irish Offshore wind auction.
The partnership between the two energy companies is expected to provide the renewable energy needs of Ireland and comes at a time when the country is progressing towards decarbonisation. It would decrease the reliance on fossil fuels in the region, reduce carbon emissions, and help Ireland reach its renewable energy targets.
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May 30, 2023
Orsted inaugurates 28.8 MW wind project in Tipperary
Orsted has opened the 28.8 MW Lisheen 3 wind project in Ireland. The wind park is located next to the company's existing wind farms - Lisheen 1 and 2. Together, the three phases have the ability to ge...
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May 23, 2023
Statkraft starts construction of 34 MW solar PV project in County Meath
Statkraft has started construction on the 34 MW Harlockstown solar project in County Meath, Ireland. Signed last year, the multi-year power purchase agreements with Microsoft will see Statkraft Irelan...
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May 19, 2023
Greencoat concludes acquisition of 38 MW Cloghan Wind Farm project in County Offaly
Greencoat Renewables has finalized the acquisition of the 38 MW Cloghan Wind Farm project in County Offaly, Ireland. It had been acquired under a forward sale commitment from Statkraft in December 202...
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May 19, 2023
Greencoat concludes acquisition of 38 MW Cloghan Wind Farm project in County Offaly
Greencoat Renewables has finalized the acquisition of the 38 MW Cloghan Wind Farm project in County Offaly, Ireland. It had been acquired under a forward sale commitment from Statkraft in December 202...
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April 14, 2023
Renewable Energy Systems submits planning application for 50 MW wind project with energy storage system in County Antrim
Renewable Energy Systems Ltd (RES Group) has submitted a planning application for a new wind project with an energy storage facility in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The proposed project will featu...
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