Tag: Offshore Wind
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Plan Withdrawn for 30 Eiffel Tower-Sized Wind Turbines Off Clare and Galway Coast
Plan Withdrawn for Major Offshore Wind Project off Clare and Galway The regulatory body An Coimisiún Pleanála (ACP) has formally withdrawn plans for a large-scale offshore wind farm off the coasts of County Clare and County Galway. The project, valued at about €1.4 billion, proposed 30 turbines comparable in height to the Eiffel Tower. The…
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Plan Withdrawn: 30 Eiffel Tower-Sized Turbines Off Clare and Galway
Plans Withdrawn for €1.4 Billion Offshore Wind Farm The An Coimisiún Pleanála (ACP) has formally withdrawn plans for a €1.4 billion offshore wind project off the coasts of County Clare and County Galway. The proposal, pitched as one of the largest of its kind in the region, featured a fleet of 30 turbines described by…
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Plan Withdrawn for €1.4 Billion Offshore Wind Farm off Clare and Galway
Plans scrapped for large offshore wind farm off Clare and Galway The planning process for a high‑profile offshore wind project off the west coast of Ireland has been halted. An Coimiúnis Pleanála (ACP) confirmed that the plans for a €1.4 billion wind farm, featuring 30 turbines described as “Eiffel Tower sized,” are formally withdrawn. The…
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US Suspends Offshore Wind Farm Leases Over Radar Interference Concerns
US Suspends Offshore Wind Leases Over Radar Interference Concerns The U.S. Department of the Interior announced a pause on leases for all five offshore wind farms currently under construction along the East Coast. The decision hinges on concerns that these projects could interfere with radar systems used for national security, air traffic control, and weather…
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Trump Pauses Offshore Wind Leases Over National Security
Overview: a sudden pause in offshore wind development The administration of United States President Donald Trump has halted five large-scale offshore wind project leases, citing national security concerns. The move, announced on Monday, sent shockwaves through the clean energy sector and raised questions about the future of offshore wind development in the United States. While…
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Trump Pauses Offshore Wind Leases Over National Security Concerns
Overview: A Surprising Shift in U.S. Wind Policy In a move that surprised the energy sector and investors, the administration under President Donald Trump announced the suspension of five large-scale offshore wind lease auctions. Officials cited national security concerns as the justification, signaling a sharp turn in how the United States views critical energy infrastructure…
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Trump Suspends Leases on Five Offshore Wind Projects Over National Security Concerns
Overview: What Happened and Why It Matters In a move that surprised energy developers and investors, the administration of President Donald Trump announced the suspension of leases on five large-scale offshore wind projects. The administration cited national security concerns as the justification for halting the projects, a stance that has reverberated through the U.S. clean…
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Aker ASA’s Mainstream Renewable Deal: A Norwegian Billionaire’s Losses and a Shifting Energy Bets
Rising Stakes in Nordic Energy Ambitions Norway’s industrial heavyweight Aker ASA, a company with roots as a shipbuilder and a modern portfolio of energy, industrials, and technology ventures, is facing a stark reckoning over a high-profile deal. In January 2021, Aker struck a transformative agreement to acquire Eddie O’Connor’s Mainstream Renewable Power, a move that…
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Measuring Underwater Noise: Protecting Marine Life and Powering Ireland
Introduction: A quiet revolution beneath the waves As Ireland advances its offshore wind ambitions, researchers are turning a critical eye to an often overlooked factor: underwater noise. The hum and crash of marine traffic, pile-driving during turbine installation, and ongoing operational sounds from turbines all contribute to a complex acoustic environment. Measuring underwater noise is…
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Measuring Underwater Noise: Safeguarding Ireland’s Marine Ecosystems Amid Offshore Wind Growth
Introduction: The Hidden Soundscape of Ireland’s Seas As Ireland embraces offshore wind to drive a cleaner, more resilient energy system, there is growing recognition that the benefits extend beyond power generation. The underwater soundscape—the ambient noises produced by waves, marine life, ships, and industrial activity—plays a crucial role in the health of marine ecosystems. Measuring…