EDF Renewables Ireland has entered into a 50:50 partnership to develop the Western Star and Emerald floating wind projects with Simply Blue Group.
The partnership is subject to a merger clearance expected in the coming months. The Western Star floating wind project will be located at least 35km off the west coast of Clare in waters over 100m deep and have a total capacity of up to 1.35GW, while the Emerald Floating Wind project, to be located off the south coast of Cork, will have a total capacity of up to 1.3GW.
