Western Star Project is a 1,350MW offshore wind power project. It is planned in Irish Sea, Clare, Ireland. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently at the permitting stage. It will be developed in multiple phases. The project construction is likely to commence in 2026 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in 2030. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project is being developed by EDF Renewables Ireland, Shell New Energies UK and Simply Blue Energy. The project is co-owned by EDF Renewables Ireland and Simply Blue Energy, with their respective ownership stake of 50% each.
The project is expected to supply enough clean energy to power 1,145,000 households. The turbines will be mounted on floating type foundations.
Development status
The project construction is expected to commence from 2026. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by 2030.
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About EDF Renewables Ireland
EDF Renewables Ireland Ltd is an renewable energy generation company that constructs and develops wind and solar energy projects for power generation. It is an affiliate of EDF Energy Holdings Ltd. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
About Shell New Energies UK
Shell New Energies UK Ltd (Shell New Energies) generates ,transmits and distributes electric energy. Shell New Energies is headquartered in London, Greater London,the UK.
About Simply Blue Energy
Simply Blue Energy Ltd is a power generation company that specialises in providing power and electricity generation, transmission, supply, production, and distribution services. The company is headquartered in Cork, Ireland.
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