Codling Wind Park has confirmed it has been successful in Ireland’s first ever offshore wind energy auction, securing rights to develop a 1300MW project.
Codling Wind Park is a 50:50 joint venture between EDF Renewables and Fred Olsen Seawind.
Earlier today, EirGrid provisionally confirmed that Codling Wind Park’s bid under the Offshore Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (ORESS) has been successful, ahead of final auction results to be issued in mid-June.
Commenting on the successful bid, Codling Wind Park co-project directors Scott Sutherland and Thomas Gellert said: “This is a great day in the fight against climate change, and for Ireland’s plans to become energy self-sufficient.
“With Codling Wind Park’s successful bid, Ireland’s largest Phase 1 offshore project of 1300MW capacity, moves a considerable step closer to reality.”
Chief executive of EDF Renewables UK and Ireland Matthieu Hue welcomed the news as a positive step forward for the Irish offshore industry, adding: “We’re delighted that Codling Wind Park has been successful with its ORESS bid.
“As the country’s largest Phase 1 offshore wind farm, Codling will be crucial to Ireland meeting its renewable energy targets and securing its energy supply.”
Chief executive of Fred Olsen Seawind Lars Bender added: “As the largest offshore wind farm project in Ireland, considerable economic benefit will be brought to the country.
“We look forward to engaging further with local communities, government and supply chain in developing Ireland’s offshore wind skills base and contributing towards Ireland succeeding in delivering on climate change targets.”