Oceans of energy to be tapped

Amid growing opposition to land-based wind and solar-power projects, the renewable energy industry is looking more to the sea as an alternative energy source, writes Donal Hickey.

A few years ago, mention of providing a waste dump in an area was sure to get local objectors out in large numbers. Today, we have a similar situation regarding wind turbines, especially when houses are nearby, with communities being divided on the issue.