Irish state-owned utility ESB won the rights to develop a 100-MW floating offshore wind in last year's Crown Estate leasing round. Malin Sea Wind will lie approximately 14 miles southeast of Islay and 15 miles north of Portrush on the north coast of the province. It aims to be operational in 2031 and will ultimately deliver 100MW of floating offshore wind capacity and be capable of powering 95,000 homes. “I am profoundly concerned by the proposed wind farm development off the coast between Northern Ireland and Scotland being advanced by the Scottish Government. “All offshore wind projects are subject to robust consent processes that include public consultations, with further assessments and potential mitigations considered before decisions are made.

Source: The Herald October 09, 2024 08:06 UTC