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Engineers Ireland welcomes ESB Green Atlantic @ Moneypoint Project

Engineers Ireland has welcomed the recent announcement by ESB that its Moneypoint site in County Clare is to be transformed into a green energy hub, helping Ireland to become a leader in green energy production. ESB’s plans include renewable enablement through a new €50m Sustainable System Support facility, the development of a floating off-shore wind farm of 1,400MW off the coast of Clare and Kerry by ESB with its partner Equinor, and investment in a green hydrogen production, storage and generation facility also at Moneypoint.

Caroline Spillane, Director General of Engineers Ireland, said:

“Investment in renewable energy sources and future technology affords Ireland the opportunity to substantially decarbonise our energy generation. The repurposing and transitioning of the Moneypoint Power Station from a coal power station to renewable energy incorporating floating offshore wind and utility scale hydrogen production, is a fantastic development and is to be welcomed. The project’s ambition will help Ireland reach its goal of net zero carbon by 2050 and also to become a net exporter of green energy.”

Maurice Buckley, President of Engineers Ireland, said:

“The production of green hydrogen from offshore wind through ESB’s ambitious plans will unlock a massive clean power generation resource, creating a clean fuel for Irish industry and households and a highly valuable commodity.”

He added:

“This exciting project also has the potential to create welcome sustainable employment –  including harnessing the skills of engineers. For our engineering community, the energy sector is exciting to be part of – and renewable energy projects provide excellent opportunities to deploy the professional skills of engineers across many disciplines, whether in design and production processes, development of equipment and ways to minimise impact on the environment.”

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