SSE Renewables announce plans to develop offshore Kerry wind farm

The company's plans mark the first license application for an offshore wind project on the west coast

The company's plans mark the first license application for an offshore wind project on the west coast, with SSE Renewables already developing an Irish offshore pipeline of up to 4GW.

SSE Renewables has announced its first development off Ireland's Atlantic coast as the firm investigates a possible new wind farm.

The company has submitted an application for an investigative foreshore license as it seeks permission to survey the seabed off the coast of Tarbert, Co Kerry for an offshore wind project which could generate up to 1GW of renewable energy.