Countries aim to boost interconnection of supplies and make the North seas the largest sustainable power plant in Europe
The agreement between Ireland, Belgium and Britain aims to accelerate development of offshore wind in the North seas – including the Irish Sea, Celtic Sea and Atlantic Ocean. Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
The nine countries involved in the Ostend Declaration have set offshore wind targets of about 120 gigawatts by 2030 and 300GW by 2050 in the North Seas, which today has a combined capacity of less than 30GW. He added: “Increased electricity interconnection is key as we continue to grow our use of renewable energy. One of the best characteristics of renewable energy is that it is, firstly, home grown and accessible to every country ... it works best if it can be shared.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Harris: Ireland will not provide ‘loophole’ for other countries’ asylum seekersTaoiseach Simon Harris has said Ireland will not provide a 'loophole' for other countries' migration challenges.
Read more »
Wuhan tourists who visited North and Republic in January 2020 showed Covid-19 could reach IrelandInquiry hears presence of visitors in Antrim and Dublin ‘dispelled’ idea that China would contain pandemic
Read more »
High Court asked to approve amalgamation of two accountancy bodiesMembers of Certified Public Accountant of Ireland and Chartered Accountants Ireland have approved move
Read more »
Ireland needs ‘cap’ on alcohol outlets – Alcohol Action IrelandThe Government should consider a “cap” on the number of outlets offering alcohol in a given area, according to Alcohol Action Ireland.
Read more »
IKEA opens first distribution centre in IrelandIKEA Ireland is opening its first ever logistics facility in Ireland today.
Read more »
Thunderstorm warnings issued as sunshine gives way to unsettled conditionsStatus yellow thunderstorm warning issued for the north and east of Ireland
Read more »