SSE Renewables gets first onshore grid consent for offshore wind farm in Ireland

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Historic decision by An Bord Pleanála means SSE Renewables is first developer to secure onshore grid consent for an Irish offshore project

An Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission to SSE Renewables to develop the onshore grid infrastructure necessary to connect the 800MW Phase 2 of Arklow Bank Wind Park to Ireland’s electricity transmission grid. The landmark decision by the Irish planning board is an historic first for Ireland’s offshore wind sector. It means leading renewable energy company SSE Renewables is the first renewable energy company to secure planning permission to develop onshore transmission grid infrastructure for an Irish offshore wind farm. The decision is also a significant milestone for the delivery of the next... ... More: Official Press Release SSE Renewables

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