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. The said project, now progressing through the MAC regime, will be delivered later than initially envisaged. However, there will be a substantial increase in capacity at the site to 800MW. On completion, the project will be able to power almost 850,000 homes each year, almost double the number of homes targeted by the initial iteration of the project.
Green Energy Transition: Industry stakeholders discuss opportunities and challenges
The power industry’s focus is shifting from green electricity generation to green energy transition. The aim is not only to expand clean power capacity but also to increase green hydrogen production and set up energy […]
OX2 sells stake in 9 GW Swedish offshore wind portfolio to Ingka
OX2, a developer of renewable energy projects, has sold its 49 per cent stake in three offshore wind projects in Sweden with a combined capacity of 9 GW to Ingka Investments, the investment division of […]
Delays and Disruptions: Developer concerns on solar power growth
The solar power segment has remained resilient to disruptions caused by the pandemic. In recent months, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has worked extensively to promote domestic manufacturing, introducing basic customs duty […]