Codling Wind Park will have a capacity of up to 1,300 megawatts (MW) and will be able to supply over 1 million Irish homes with clean renewable energy.2 It will be located between 13 to 22km off the Wicklow coast and will connect to the Irish grid at Poolbeg in Dublin.
Project Director of Codling Wind Park, Scott Sutherland said the application was the product of over fifteen years of data gathering and site investigations, both onshore and offshore, which included geophysical, aerial and vessel-based surveys.
“This is a big moment for climate action, for Irish energy independence and for the local communities who will share in the benefits of the project. This is one of the largest energy infrastructure investments ever seen in Ireland and a tremendously exciting project to work on. We are very confident in our application which is informed by detailed surveys, studies and assessments of the local environment and consultation with stakeholders, which aligns with the highest Irish and international standards of environmental assessment and planning.”
“The project that is being put forward for planning strikes the right balance between environmental considerations and technical feasibility, as well as different environmental constraints. The application takes a conservative and comprehensive account of a broad range of considerations including the local seabed and tidal conditions, visual landscapes and seascapes, geology, archaeology, marine life, ornithology and protected sites.”
