SSE Renewables to Submit Planning Application to Connect Offshore Project to Irish Grid

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A significant milestone on the road to kickstarting delivery of Ireland’s offshore wind targets has been reached this week as notice has been given of the intention to submit the first-ever planning application for the onshore grid infrastructure needed to connect an offshore wind farm to Ireland’s national transmission grid.

The application will be made in the coming weeks by leading renewable energy developer SSE Renewables to Ireland’s planning board, An Bord Pleanála, seeking planning permission to develop the onshore grid infrastructure necessary to connect the 520MW Phase 2 of Arklow Bank Wind Park to Ireland’s electricity transmission grid. The proposed development includes a 220kV substation at Avoca River Business Park in Arklow, Co.... ... More: Official Press Release SSE Renewables

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