Arklow Bank Wind Park 2 to benefit Irish economy

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During the expected 35 years of operation, offshore wind farm could create 130 direct and induced full time jobs and deliver up to €19 million GVA annually

New socio-economic research on the potential benefits of Arklow Bank Wind Park 2 estimates an economic benefit to the Irish economy of up to €800m during the project’s lifetime, of which over half a billion euro could directly benefit counties Wicklow and Wexford. The preliminary data is contained in an independent report commissioned by SSE Renewables, which is due to be published in the new year. The report, compiled by BiGGAR Economics to support the project’s ongoing development ahead of submission to An Bord Pleanála, details the national and regional benefits that the proposed 800MW... ... More: Official Press Release SSE Renewables

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