EirGrid completes first phase of marine and coastal surveys for offshore wind on Ireland’s south coast.
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The first stage of surveys included extensive geophysical, geotechnical, environmental and metocean activities surrounding Maritime Area A, or Tonn Nua of the Government’s South Coast Designated Maritime Area Plan.
Covering over 3,770 kilometres of seabed and involving 40,000+ manhours, this achievement would not have been possible without precision, strategic planning and huge collaboration with our stakeholders across fisheries, industry and communities.
The insights gained from the surveys will play a key role in informing plans for the installation of the transmission infrastructure for offshore wind energy and will guide the project in a way that respects the local marine ecosystem and environment.
Speaking about the survey campaign Chief Transformation, Technology and Offshore Officer at EirGrid Liam Ryan said: “this research is essential in shaping plans for the installation of this transmission infrastructure for offshore wind and creating a cleaner energy future for Ireland by helping to inform our optioneering processes, technical and design elements and build on our understanding of the environment in the vicinity of our potential offshore cable routes and offshore substation locations.”
For more information about how Powering Up Offshore – South Coast is working to deliver 900MW of offshore wind: https://www.eirgrid.ie/offshore