ESB to work with Port of Cork on creating renewable energy infrastructure

This partnership also supports the Government’s Climate Action Plan and its ambition to increase the proportion of renewable electricity up to 80% by 2030.

ESB hydrogen manager Kevin O'Donoghue, Port of Cork Company chief commercial officer Conor Mowlds, and ESB asset development manager Ciaran McManus at the official signing of a new memorandum of understanding between Port of Cork Company and ESB, which aims to support the development of Ireland’s renewable energy sector. Picture: Cathal Noonan

The ESB and the Port of Cork Company have signed a memorandum of understanding, agreeing to work together to progress plans for Ireland’s offshore wind and green hydrogen development.

The Port of Cork's masterplan outlines proposals to develop the necessary infrastructure to facilitate and support the offshore renewable-energy and green-hydrogen sectors.