New details about the Codling Wind Park project, off the Co Wicklow coast, were announced ahead of its second round of public consultation, which is taking place from January 11 to February 8.
But the project team says advances in wind turbine technology as well as a more detailed understanding of the wind farm site, means a maximum of 100 turbines will now be required.
It has also been confirmed by EirGrid that Poolbeg in Ringsend will be the location of the project's electricity grid connection. Subject to all necessary permits and consents being received, Codling Wind Park could begin construction in 2026, and is expected to take two to three years to complete. The process will also provide further details on various onshore and offshore environmental, technical and feasibility surveys being carried out as part of the project.
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