Wind sector urgently needs clarity, Cork company says

The new state agency will be responsible for regulating development and activity in Ireland's maritime area and aims to protect the marine environment while enabling planning permission for wind farms with one environmental assessment. File photo: Neil Michael

There is an urgent need for clarity from the Government on the legislative framework for the renewables sector, according to a Cork wind energy company, following the withdrawal of Shell from the market.

It emerged over the weekend that Shell had pulled out of deals to jointly develop a floating wind project off the coast of Clare, amid concerns over the development of Ireland's policy for the sector.