Energy

Offshore wind could be ‘totally transformative’ for Ireland: industry leader

Val Cummins of Simply Blue said the government’s decision to increase offshore wind target shows the scale of the country’s ambition

Val Cummins, director at Simply Blue Group: calling for a dedicated pot for floating offshore wind in the next renewable electricity support scheme auction. Picture: John Allen

The government’s decision to increase the country’s offshore wind target from five gigawatts to seven gigawatts for 2030 has been welcomed by a senior industry executive.

Eamon Ryan, the Minister for the Environment, last week said the additional two gigawatts has been allotted for the supply of green hydrogen. Val Cummins, director at Simply Blue Group, said that it was a positive signal to the market.

“It’s showing that Ireland has an ambition to do ...