Power From the Sea
Offshore Energy a Key Piece in Ireland Meeting or Exceeding Climate Targets, Ryan Says
15th April 2021 Power From the Sea
Minister for Environment and Climate Eamon Ryan has predicted that Ireland may be able to go “further, faster and bigger” in meeting and exceeding targets for emission reduction and renewable energy. As The Times Ireland edition reports, Ryan told the…
Connemara Company Secures €3m from EU to Design Marine Turbine from Recycled Materials
9th April 2021 Power From the Sea
A Connemara company has secured €3 million from the European Commission to research and design a marine turbine that uses recycled materials for the first time. As The Times Ireland edition reports, designers at ÉireComposites in Indreabhán, Co Galway, believe…
Inland and Coastal Marinas Ltd Install New Workboat Pontoons at Fraserburgh Harbour
5th April 2021 Irish Marinas
County Offaly marine construction firm Inland and Coastal Marinas Ltd has installed heavy-duty workboat pontoons at Fraserburgh Harbour, in the North-East corner of Scotland providing new crew transfer vessel berthing facilities for the Moray East Offshore Windfarm. With electricity and…
It Makes Economic Sense for Marine Developers to Earn the Trust of Stakeholders (Podcast)
1st April 2021 Wavelength Podcast
Communities who believe they are at risk from wind turbines and other proposed new infrastructure deserve more than just a tightly managed consultation exercise, however, well the consultation is conducted. That’s the view of chartered surveyor Michael Ocock, who has…
Cork Harbour based marine survey and consultancy company Green Rebel Marine has announced the appointment of Michael Horgan as Group CEO. Michael (Mick) is a graduate of the National Maritime College of Ireland. A Master Mariner with a wealth of…
Marine renewables sector in south-west Wales, is to High Speed Tranfers Marine, an offshore vessel company, expand into Pembrokeshire after recognising the opportunities of the sector in the region. HST Marine provides solutions in shipping, vessel management and chartering to…
Green Rebel Marine founder Pearse Flynn Cork Harbour's Green Rebel Marine Acquires IDS Monitoring Creating 30 Jobs
18th March 2021 Crosshaven Boatyard
Green Rebel Marine in Cork Harbour has acquired a majority stake in Limerick-based marine data firm IDS-Monitoring. The deal involves an investment of close to €7 million and will result in the creation of 30 jobs over the next two…
Irish Renewable Energy Technologists Help Power Alaskan Community
10th March 2021 Power From the Sea
An Irish renewable energy consortium that has built the world’s strongest tidal blade has teamed up with an Alaskan community to provide 100 per cent of its electricity needs from its local river. As Times.ie reports today, technologists based at…
Offshore Energy Doesn't Have to Be at Expense of Sensitive Habitats, Government Advisor Says
18th February 2021 Power From the Sea
Ireland’s push to develop offshore renewable energy doesn’t have to be at the expense of sensitive marine habitats, a Government advisor has said. As Times.ie reports today, existing provisions “should be used” to protect vulnerable habitats and species pending legislation…
Irish Firm’s Floating Green Energy Solution One Step Closer to Fruition
15th February 2021 Power From the Sea
Ireland’s first floating solar energy plant is another step closer to fruition thanks to funding from the Marine Institute. Co Mayo-based SolarMarine Energy Ltd shared in the €2.4 million Industry-Led Awards scheme for research projects in 2018, putting its grant…
Aran Islands Aims for Own Microgrid in Offshore Renewable Energy Project (PODCAST)
4th February 2021 Wavelength Podcast
The Government’s ambitious plans for renewable energy off the Atlantic coast should involve communities as active stakeholders and not just recipients of compensation, an island energy co-op has said. Dara Ó Maoildhia, chairman of Comharchumann Fuinneamh Oileáin Árann, the Aran…
The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, has obtained Cabinet approval to introduce legislation to ban licences for new oil and natural gas exploration. The legislation will be included in the Climate Action and Low Carbon…
Government Criticised for Pushing Offshore Wind Ahead of Marine Protected Areas
30th January 2021 Power From the Sea
An environmental group has expressed fears that the Government is prioritising industry-funded offshore wind and wave energy projects over its international commitments on marine protected areas. As The Times reports, the Irish Wildlife Trust (IWT) has questioned why legislation is…
Shell Returns to Irish Energy Market after Corrib With Offshore Wind Partnership With Simply Blue Energy
27th January 2021 Power From the Sea
Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has welcomed Irish offshore energy Simply Blue’s deal with multinational Shell to develop its floating wind farm in the Celtic Sea. Simply Blue Energy and Shell confirmed today that the multinational is acquiring a…
Islands & NUI Galway Researching "Green Hydrogen" Drawn From Offshore Energy
26th January 2021 Island News
Using green hydrogen to supply island energy needs is the theme of several projects which Irish offshore communities and universities are involved in. A consortium of Irish islands led by Kerry’s Valentia Island Co-op and Rathlin, Co Antrim is examining…
Chartwell Marine Unveils New Landing Craft to Support Irish Offshore Energy Operations
25th January 2021 Power From the Sea
British boatbuilder Chartwell Marine has unveiled its bespoke 12m landing craft commissioned by a leading Dublin boat charter company to support large-scale offshore energy projects. The aluminium vessel for Irish Commercial Charter Boats (ICCB) will be constructed at Arklow Marine…
