Handful of offshore wind projects 'huge piece of puzzle' for Ireland to meet climate pledge   

Analyst warns 'all the risks' in meeting 2030 renewables target rests with Government

The crew aboard a Powerline Patrol helicopter performs checks on overhead power lines connecting the electricity tower in Montenotte with the ESB power station in Cork City. Picture: Cian O'Regan

A handful of offshore wind projects are set to play an outsized part if Ireland is to meet its EU climate commitments, but the milestones are looming sooner than many think, a leading analyst has warned. 

Ruth Young, senior consultant at Cornwall Insight, said offshore wind from a standing start “is a huge piece of the puzzle” for Ireland but that getting there requires a whole host of Government initiatives to fit into place, starting as early as next year.