Wicklow Wind Park Will Need Less Wind Turbines.

Codling Wind Park will require almost 30 per cent wind turbines than originally proposed

THE Codling Wind Park will require almost 30 per cent wind turbines than originally proposed and will still generate enough renewable electricity to meet over 20 per cent of Ireland’s 2030 offshore wind targets.While the initial estimate for the number of turbines required had been put at a maximum of 140, the project team says advances in wind turbine technology, combined with a more detailed understanding of the wind farm site, means a maximum of 100 turbines – almost a third less – will now be required.It has also been confirmed, by EirGrid, that Poolbeg in Ringsend will be the location of the project’s electricity grid connection with 1,450MW confirmed as the maximum amount of electricity it will generate. The project had previously indicated that it hoped to generate between 900MW and 1,500MW.Codling Wind Park is a 50/50 joint venture between Fred. Olsen Seawind and EDF Renewables and will be located approximately 13 to 22 kilometres off the coast between Greystones and Wicklow Town.