Episode 12: - Offshore Wind along our Atlantic Coastline. This week in our Powering Prosperity feature in association with Renewable Energy Ireland, John Morley spoke to Captain Brian Fitzgerald, Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment.
The topic this week is offshore wind. Brian and John discuss offshore wind in our deeper, less sheltered waters from West Waterford to Donegal, along our Atlantic coasts.
Questions include:
What is the potential for offshore wind off Ireland's west coast?
What are the primary factors that determine where an offshore wind farm can be located?
How does floating offshore wind differ from the technology planned for the east and south coasts and why is it more suited to our Atlantic waters?
When will we likely see the first floating wind project off the west coast then? Can you explain what the national designated maritime area plan is?
What are the challenges we need to overcome before we build wind energy in our deeper waters?
What socio-economic benefits do we expect offshore wind energy will bring to our coastal communities?
Will the public have the opportunity to input into government plans for offshore wind off our west coast?
Captain Brian Fitzgerald works at the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment as the Community Liaison Officer for the South Coast Designated Maritime Area Plan (DMAP). Brian was previously a Ship’s Captain and Operational Commander in our Naval Service and is a lecturer in Maritime Law.
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As the nation embraces a more sustainable future, this weekly feature continues to inspire listeners with real stories shaping Ireland’s energy transformation.
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Ep 12 - Offshore Wind along our Atlantic Coastline- July 10th
