Power From the Sea
Irish Renewable Energy Technologists Help Power Alaskan Community
10th March 2021 Power From the Sea
An Irish renewable energy consortium that has built the world’s strongest tidal blade has teamed up with an Alaskan community to provide 100 per cent of its electricity needs from its local river. As Times.ie reports today, technologists based at…
Offshore Energy Doesn't Have to Be at Expense of Sensitive Habitats, Government Advisor Says
18th February 2021 Power From the Sea
Ireland’s push to develop offshore renewable energy doesn’t have to be at the expense of sensitive marine habitats, a Government advisor has said. As Times.ie reports today, existing provisions “should be used” to protect vulnerable habitats and species pending legislation…
Irish Firm’s Floating Green Energy Solution One Step Closer to Fruition
15th February 2021 Power From the Sea
Ireland’s first floating solar energy plant is another step closer to fruition thanks to funding from the Marine Institute. Co Mayo-based SolarMarine Energy Ltd shared in the €2.4 million Industry-Led Awards scheme for research projects in 2018, putting its grant…
Aran Islands Aims for Own Microgrid in Offshore Renewable Energy Project (PODCAST)
4th February 2021 Wavelength Podcast
The Government’s ambitious plans for renewable energy off the Atlantic coast should involve communities as active stakeholders and not just recipients of compensation, an island energy co-op has said. Dara Ó Maoildhia, chairman of Comharchumann Fuinneamh Oileáin Árann, the Aran…
The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, has obtained Cabinet approval to introduce legislation to ban licences for new oil and natural gas exploration. The legislation will be included in the Climate Action and Low Carbon…
Government Criticised for Pushing Offshore Wind Ahead of Marine Protected Areas
30th January 2021 Power From the Sea
An environmental group has expressed fears that the Government is prioritising industry-funded offshore wind and wave energy projects over its international commitments on marine protected areas. As The Times reports, the Irish Wildlife Trust (IWT) has questioned why legislation is…
Shell Returns to Irish Energy Market after Corrib With Offshore Wind Partnership With Simply Blue Energy
27th January 2021 Power From the Sea
Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has welcomed Irish offshore energy Simply Blue’s deal with multinational Shell to develop its floating wind farm in the Celtic Sea. Simply Blue Energy and Shell confirmed today that the multinational is acquiring a…
Islands & NUI Galway Researching "Green Hydrogen" Drawn From Offshore Energy
26th January 2021 Island News
Using green hydrogen to supply island energy needs is the theme of several projects which Irish offshore communities and universities are involved in. A consortium of Irish islands led by Kerry’s Valentia Island Co-op and Rathlin, Co Antrim is examining…
Chartwell Marine Unveils New Landing Craft to Support Irish Offshore Energy Operations
25th January 2021 Power From the Sea
British boatbuilder Chartwell Marine has unveiled its bespoke 12m landing craft commissioned by a leading Dublin boat charter company to support large-scale offshore energy projects. The aluminium vessel for Irish Commercial Charter Boats (ICCB) will be constructed at Arklow Marine…
Arklow Wind Farm Site Licence Faces Objection from Planning Activist
11th January 2021 Power From the Sea
A foreshore licence granted for expansion of an offshore wind farm near Arklow now faces a High Court challenge from an environmentalist and planning activist, as The Irish Times reports. Peter Sweetman — whose previous objections include the proposals for…
Larne Harbour is Base for 'MPI Resolution', World's First Purpose-Built Vessel for Offshore Wind Turbine Installation
21st December 2020 Northern Ireland Waters
Larne Harbour on the east coast of Antrim in Northern Ireland is currently the base for the MPI Resolution, the world's first purpose-built vessel for installing offshore wind turbines, foundations, and transition pieces. The ship is working out of Larne…
Cork Harbour's Green Rebel Marine Buys Aircraft for Aerial Surveys off the Irish Coast
15th December 2020 Power From the Sea
Green Rebel Marine with a base at Crosshaven Boatyard in Cork Harbour has announced the €1.5 million purchase of a DA42 multi-purpose aircraft to conduct aerial surveys off the Irish coast. Thousands of square miles of ocean are due to…
Connemara Gaeltacht Harbour Could Become Hub for Marine Renewable Energy
14th December 2020 Power From the Sea
Ros an Mhíl/Rossaveal could become a hub for marine renewable energy projects, if plans by Údarás na Gaeltachta come to fruition. The board of the Gaeltacht authority has recently approved funding to plan the development of a 30-acre site it…
Shannon Estuary Has Potential to Become Global Hub for Floating Offshore Wind Generation
8th December 2020 Power From the Sea
The Shannon Estuary has the potential to become a global hub for floating offshore wind according to a major new study. If such a project were to be progressed, writes the Limerick Leader, it could attract up to 12 billion…
Catamaran Wind Farm Service Vessel Sold to Irish Operator Under Construction in Asia
19th November 2020 Power From the Sea
Naval architects Incat Crowther with offices in Australia, USA and the UK has announced the construction of a 27m Catamaran Wind Farm Service Vessel (WFSV) to an Irish marine company. The newbuild is the third of Penguin Shipyard's Windflex 27…
The photomontage published in Afloat a week ago of 60 'supersize' wind turbines planned for Dublin Bay should raise substantial debate about the impact of offshore wind farms on Irish waters and the activities in them – sailing, leisure marine,…