Wind energy

Shannon offshore wind target to generate six times Ireland’s need is ‘baseline estimate’

Eamon Ryan says Shannon Foynes Port can deliver more than 30 gigawatts by 2050, and is optimistic about other offshore wind projects despite two energy giants pulling out of market

Eamon Ryan, Minister for Energy: the government has set a target of increasing the share of renewables electricity up to 80 per cent by 2030. Picture: Fergal Phillips