Paris, May 16, 2023 – At the end of the first auction for the development of marine renewable energies launched by the Irish government, the project company Codling Wind Park, owned by EDF Renouvelables and Fred. Olsen Seawind won the largest wind project in the Irish Sea on May 11, 2023.
EirGrid, the public electricity transmission operator in Ireland, confirmed on Thursday 11 May 2023, on a provisional basis, to award the largest of four projects awarded in the first auction launched under the diagram of the Irish Marine Renewable Energy Development Program (ORESS). The publication of the final results will take place by mid-June 2023.
The project, with an installed capacity of approximately 1.3 GW, is expected to provide the equivalent of the annual electricity consumption of more than one million Irish homes. The production of this low-carbon electricity will save nearly 2 million tonnes of CO2 emissions each year. Commissioning should take place by 2029.
Matthieu Hue, Managing Director of EDF Renewables UK and Ireland, said : " Strengthened by our consortium with Fred. Olsen Seawind, we are delighted with the success of Codling Wind Park. This offshore wind farm, the largest in Ireland, will play a major role in meeting the country's renewable energy targets and its energy supply. EDF Renewables is a major player in the global marine wind energy market. We are committed to using this international experience to benefit the development of Ireland's immense potential for offshore wind power generation. We will work closely with our partners, the Irish Government and the Territory to bring to life what will be one of the largest energy infrastructure investments of this decade in Ireland. ".
Lars Bender, Managing Director of Fred. Olsen Seawind, noted : " We are delighted with this result. It demonstrates good collaboration between partners as well as with the supply chain. This success today is the fruit of all the efforts made by the Codling Wind Park project and its shareholders. On behalf of the partners, we would like to thank everyone involved. We look forward to continuing this project and working closely with local communities, government and the entire offshore wind industry.
This project will help develop Ireland's skills in offshore wind energy and contribute to the achievement of the country's climate change targets. »
Scott Sutherland and Thomas Gellert, co-director of the Codling Wind Park project clarified: “ It's a big day in the fight against climate change, and for Ireland as it seeks to become energy independent. The success of the Codling Wind Park bid, Ireland's largest offshore project, with a capacity of 1.3 GW, will allow the country to move forward with its territory's energy transition. Ireland has immense potential for low-carbon electricity production through offshore wind. The result of these auctions reinforces confidence in the country's ability to realize opportunities for developing marine renewable energies. We look forward to working collaboratively with government, national agencies and local communities to ensure that the benefits of renewable electricity generation can benefit the people of Ireland. »
About EDF Renewables
EDF Renouvelables is an international energy company that develops, builds and operates renewable energy production plants.
A major player in the world's energy transition, EDF Renewables deploys competitive, responsible and value-creating projects within EDF. In each country, our teams are engaged on a daily basis with the territories by putting their expertise and their capacity for innovation at the service of the fight against climate change.
At the end of 2022, EDF Renewables has an installed capacity of 11.4 GW net (18.5 GW gross) worldwide.
Mainly present in Europe and North America, the company is also developing in emerging markets such as: South Africa, Brazil, China, India and the Middle East. Historically active in onshore wind power and photovoltaics, the Company is significantly strengthening its position in installed and floating offshore wind power, as well as in new technologies such as energy storage, floating solar and agrivoltaics.
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About Fred. Olsen Seawind
Fred. Olsen Seawind AS is an established marine wind energy development company, built on Fred Group's twenty-five years of wind track record, market presence and portfolio. Olsen Renewables. Fred. Olsen Renewables was involved with Codling from 1999 until 2022 when it was transferred to Fred. Olsen Seawind. With extensive experience in Scotland, accumulated through over 25 years of developing, constructing and servicing onshore wind energy infrastructure, Fred. Olsen Seawind is committed to developing marine wind energy projects in Ireland, Norway and Scotland and is exploring opportunities in new markets.
For more information, visit the website www.fredolsenseawind.com
About Codling Wind Park
The Codling Wind Park is a proposed wind farm in the Irish Sea, approximately 13-22 kilometers from the coast of County Wicklow, between Greystones and Wicklow Tow. The Codling Wind Park is a 50:50 joint venture between EDF Renewables and Fred. Olsen Seawind. With an estimated capacity of up to 1,300 megawatts (MW), this unit has the potential to supply the equivalent of over a million Irish homes with low-carbon, low-cost, locally produced electricity, and save nearly 2 million tonnes of carbon emissions each year.
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