Corio Generation has successfully concluded geophysical and metocean surveys for the proposed 450MW Sceirde Rocks Windfarm off the west coast of Ireland. The surveys, completed in collaboration with offshore survey service company Green Rebel, will provide crucial data for Corio's forthcoming planning application for the offshore wind project located in County Galway.
Scheduled to commence renewable electricity generation by 2030, the Sceirde Rocks Windfarm is a significant initiative aimed at reducing Ireland's reliance on fossil fuels. The geophysical surveys mapped the seabed, while metocean surveys assessed water quality, wave behavior, and sea current strength and direction in the proposed development area.
Tim Coffey, Project Director of the Sceirde Rocks Windfarm, emphasized the partnership with a local Irish company, Green Rebel, for delivering high-quality survey data essential for the project's design and development. Coffey outlined the commitment to supporting the Irish supply chain and highlighted the positive impact the wind farm would have on reducing CO2 emissions, providing employment opportunities, and offering significant investment for the local community.
Kieran Ivers, CEO of Green Rebel, underscored the surveys' role in informing the next stages of the Sceirde Rocks Windfarm, aiding in finalizing engineering plans and minimizing environmental impact. Ivers expressed delight in partnering with Corio Generation and looked forward to future collaborations.
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In May 2023, Sceirde Rocks was confirmed as one of four successful wind farms under Ireland's first Offshore Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (ORESS 1). The project is being developed by Corio Generation through a joint venture with global infrastructure investor Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, operating as Fuinneamh Sceirde Teoranta.
