ESB, Port of Cork partner to advance green energy development

Irish state-owned utility ESB and the Port of Cork Company (PoCC) will work together to advance plans for Ireland’s offshore wind and green hydrogen development.

The parties have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to aid the development of the renewable energy sector in Ireland, ESB said on Tuesday.

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Cork Harbour could become a clean energy hub, as outlined in its Port Masterplan 2050, by leveraging its deep-water channels and berths, and by reclaiming land to handle cargoes for the offshore wind and green hydrogen industries.

“This collaboration is important for both organisations as we strive to achieve net-zero emissions and develop the infrastructure that is required for producing, storing and distributing clean energy,” said Ciaran McManus, asset development manager at ESB.

The agreement also supports the Irish government’s objectives to raise the share of renewable electricity up to 80% by 2030 and achieve at least 5 GW of offshore wind energy by 2030.

The MoU was inked ahead of Wind Energy Ireland's Annual Conference, which started on Tuesday.