Ukraine war puts spotlight on Ireland's clean energy future        

With electricity demand projected to increase by between 19% and 50% by 2030, the roll out of renewables cannot come quick enough

Ireland's first and only operational offshore wind farm at the Arklow Bank Wind Park (Phase 1), off the coast of Arklow, Co. Wicklow. Picture: Neil Michael

The current energy crisis sparked by the Ukraine war may seem like it’s all doom and gloom, as electricity and gas suppliers announce new price hikes, leaving consumers at the whim of the global commodity prices. 

However, offshore wind presents a unique opportunity for Ireland, to both decarbonise and secure electricity supply. Ironically, Ireland's position as a late adopter of the technology could speed up the buildout.