EDF Renewables Ireland targets 500 MW of functional capacity by 2030

• The Irish unit of EDF Renewables will be looking to have up to 500 MW of functional plants by the end of the decade as well as is getting ready to submit the very first of a collection of intending applications for onshore wind projects.

This was mentioned on Monday by Jenny Howard, that was just introduced to be the new head of development at EDF Renewables Ireland.

The business, which has an onshore project pipeline of around 1 GW, has already shared plans for the development and construction of four wind farms in the country-- one in each of County Clare, County Carlow, County Kilkenny and also County Louth.

"We anticipate to submit our very first preparation applications early in the new year, and also 2023 will additionally see the beginning of construction on a 130 hectare solar farm in county Roscommon. Our group continues to work hard to ensure projects are established in consultation with local communities, and we're focused on achieving our objective of having up to 500 MW well worth of projects functional by 2030," Howard specified.

EDF Renewables additionally has a 50% stake in the Codling Wind Park project, which is being developed off the coast of County Wicklow.

Howard has almost 15 years of experience in the sector and has actually until now been involved in the realisation of near to 300 MW of onshore wind projects in Ireland. Before being appointed as the new head of development, she worked as EDF Renewables' Development Manager for Ireland. She has actually likewise held project management positions at Gaelectric as well as Wind Prospect.