Conference hears Cork can lead wind energy revolution — if hurdles are overcome 

Rob Jetten, Dutch minister for climate and energy policy, with junior minister Ossian Smyth in Cork City Hall for the MOU signing between Port of Amsterdam, Port of Cork and EIH2, as part of the Dutch delegation’s offshore wind trade mission, to Ireland. Picture: Darragh Kane

Cork's geographical and marine advantages puts it squarely at the heart of the burgeoning offshore wind and green hydrogen revolution, but only if challenges such as planning red tape are overcome.

That was one of the central themes from an event that saw the signing of a co-operation deal between Ireland and the Netherlands on offshore wind, with ministers from the respective governments promoting the potential for the region in the renewable field.