Shannon estuary's massive offshore wind potential

The potential electricity generation from west coast winds could deliver 30 gigawatts of energy by 2050 — six times more than domestic demand

Launching Vision 2041, Shannon Foynes Port’s masterplan for transforming the Shannon Estuary were: Paul Deane of Bechtel, authors of the new masterplan; Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan, TD; and Shannon Foynes Port CEO Pat Keating.

Ireland's west coast has the potential to generate 30 gigawatts of floating offshore wind by 2050, six times more than exiting domestic demand, a new report has found.

A masterplan document from the Shannon Foynes Port Company said the Shannon Estuary is one of the best-placed locations in Ireland and Europe to develop the Atlantic floating offshore wind industry, and help the country reach its climate goals.