Offshore energy: Ireland’s offshore opportunity
Friday, February 10th, 2012Offshore power can boost economic recovery and Northern Ireland has the edge over the Republic, NOW Ireland’s Brian Britton tells agendaNi. Northern Ireland has a key part to play in exploiting Ireland’s offshore renewables opportunity, according to NOW Ireland Secretary Brian Britton. NOW Ireland (the National Offshore Wind Association of Ireland) was set up in 2007 to promote the industry. At present, the island has one offshore wind farm on Arklow Bank (25MW), a joint partnership between...
Offshore energy: The Crown Estate and renewables
Friday, February 10th, 2012Dermott Grimson discusses the Crown Estate’s role in renewables with Peter Cheney. “A property company” is the best way to sum up the Crown Estate, according to Dermott Grimson. As Head of External Affairs for a unique organisation, he is increasingly involved in preparing the seabed for renewable development. The Glaswegian explains that “like any other property owner, we want to invest in our property in order to make the most of our assets and help others make something of the asset too.”...
