Ireland could become 'green hydrogen powerhouse' with Government support

From left: Kevin O' Donoghue, asset development team, ESB; Conor Mowlds, chief commercial officer, Port of Cork Company; and Ciaran McManus, asset development manager, ESB, at the official signing of a new memorandum of understanding between Port of Cork Company and ESB in February, which aims to support the development of Ireland's renewable energy sector. The collaboration will enable both parties to utilise and share their expertise to progress plans for Ireland's offshore wind and green hydrogen development. Picture: Cathal Noonan

Ireland has the potential to become a "green hydrogen powerhouse" by producing the cheapest in Europe by 2030 in the still-evolving sphere, according to a new analysis.

British firm Aurora Energy Research, which is among the biggest power market analytics companies in Europe, said Ireland could become a continental leader in the space, but warned more policy support was needed to realise its potential.