2024 news
The vast majority of Wicklow students believe improving public transport in the county is the first issue which needs to be addressed in support of a cleaner environment. While the focus elsewhere may have been on the general election, this was one of the key findings in a poll taken at ‘Our Climate, Our Future’, […]
December, 2024
Over 400 students and local representatives due to attend ‘Our Climate, Our Future’ “Every action counts when the future depends on it” Friday 15th November 2024: Students at East Glendalough school in Wicklow are preparing to host a major youth climate conference. The conference, which is entitled ‘Our Climate, Our Future’, is being organised by […]
November, 2024
The October issue of the Codling Wind Park newsletter is now available to read. Read it here
February, 2025
Project will explore potential for restoring native oyster reefs and seagrass beds along the Irish coast Research team will also examine role of nature-based solutions in promoting biodiversity October 22nd 2024: University College Dublin and Codling Wind Park, which will be located off County Wicklow, will today launch a new research project which aims […]
October, 2024
Codling Wind Park, Ireland’s largest offshore renewable energy project, submits planning application
Scott Sutherland, Project Director Codling Wind Park will have a generating capacity of 1,300 MW – generating enough clean energy to power over one million Irish homes Critical energy infrastructure project will deliver a quarter of Ireland’s 2030 offshore wind target Project will establish a Community Benefit Fund worth up to €200m to fund community-based […]
August, 2024
Pamela McCann CWP Communication Projects Manager, Scott Sutherland CWP Project Director, Dip in the Nip participant Richard Davis, Susie Cunningham, Partnerships & Philanthropy, Fundraising Manager at Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services and Pat Sammon CWP External Affairs Manager. Wicklow Hospice launches 2024 Dip in the Nip Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services (OLH&CS), Wicklow, […]
August, 2024
Emilie Quigley Sammon is a member of our legal team at Codling Wind Park and a former dancer (not to mention a qualified yoga teacher). Switching from a dancer to barrister wasn’t without its challenges, but Emilie is a strong believer that no experience is a failure; instead we learn and grow from exploring new […]
July, 2024
Callum Draper is our Lead Environmental Impact Assessment Manager and has been with the project since 2022. He found his way into offshore wind through a fascination with how humans interact with their marine environment and has helped several projects pass through the planning process successfully. He’s most proud, though, of the work the Codling […]
July, 2024
Cormac MacDonagh is our Environmental Impact Assessment Coordinator. He’s responsible for managing the flow of documents in the consenting team, which form a key part of our planning application. In our latest blog he shares some insight into his career path to Codling and gives us a tour of his local area in Co. Mayo.
July, 2024
Codling Wind Park invites you to visit the team at Ireton’s shop, Killincarrick Road, Greystones. Open from 11-3 pm daily on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Drop in to get exclusive updates on the Codling Wind Park project in advance of submitting planning application. Explore the final designs of the offshore wind park, including turbine numbers and […]
May, 2024
We invite you to visit us and get exclusive updates on Codling Wind Park in advance of submitting our planning application. What to expect: • Explore the final designs of the offshore wind park, including turbine numbers and layout. • Learn about the Community Benefit Fund and how you will access funding. • Immerse […]
April, 2024
Codling Wind Park is pleased to announce the appointment of the international engineering firm COWI for the Front End Engineering Design (FEED) and Detailed Design of foundations.
April, 2024
Deirdre Joyce is our Community Liaison Officer. Originally from Arklow, she has a huge amount of local knowledge, and brings to the project a wealth of experience in environment and climate policy research, and stakeholder engagement.
May, 2024
Wicklow project announces further 25% reduction in turbine number Project will now have maximum of 75 as opposed to 100 turbines Project will deliver Community Benefit Fund of up to €200m to local communities Codling will have a generating capacity of 1,300 MW – generating clean energy to power one million Irish homes Critical energy […]
April, 2024
We invite you to visit us and get exclusive updates on Codling Wind Park in advance of submitting our planning application.
March, 2024
Codling Wind Park has been revealed as the new title sponsor of this year’s Wicklow Half Marathon & 10K run which will take place on March 24th.
March, 2024
The environment is one of the key considerations at all stages of the project’s development. It’s why we’ve spent thousands of hours gathering data about the site and why we’re going beyond mitigation in our environmental impact assessment and also looking at opportunities for nature-inclusive design to improve the local biodiversity. Read more in our interview with Sean Leake, Offshore and EIA Consents Manager.
April, 2024
2023 news
The inaugural youth conference ‘Our Climate Our Future’ took place in Coláiste Chraobh Abhann, Kilcoole on the 16thof November, inspired and empowered the 400 attendees to take charge and drive change for the planet. The conference hosted by Colm O’Regan and Coláiste Chraobh Abhann’s Head Boy, Cayden Elliott, opened with a short film created by […]
November, 2023
Scott Sutherland is our Project Director and joined the project from EDF Renewables in 2022. His vast experience of working in renewables, on wind projects all over the world, makes him the perfect fit for leading the Codling Wind Park team. Find out what a typical day is like for a Project Director and what’s […]
November, 2023
Our latest newsletter, read about: Recent developments on the project, the community initiatives we've supported this year, how we're working with local suppliers and common questions we get asked about offshore wind.
August, 2023
Erlend Christiansen is our Offshore Licensing Manager and also local to the proposed site for Codling Wind Park. He grew up in Wicklow Town and moved to Bray in 2016, after working on a variety of offshore projects all over the world. Read more about his career path to Codling Wind Park and the importance of his work.
July, 2023
As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting local community organisations across Wicklow, Codling Wind Park is delighted to announce its sponsorship of Éire Óg Greystones’ U15 Féile hurling team.
June, 2023
The popular and important fundraiser makes a return to a new location at Greystones South Beach
supported by Codling Wind Park and launched by Wicklow Hospice ambassador, Shane Byrne.
June, 2023
Following the project's success in the ORESS 1 auction last month, we're pleased to announce completion of another milestone in our development as Scott Sutherland becomes sole Project Director for Codling Wind Park.
June, 2023
Codling Wind Park represents one of the largest energy infrastructure investments in Ireland this decade and is set to become one of Ireland’s largest offshore wind farms, being developed in the Irish Sea. The expected output of the wind park would be enough to supply the equivalent of up to 1.2 million Irish homes with […]
May, 2023
We’re the first developer in Ireland to appoint a Fisheries Engagement Manager and commit to a code of practice for how we’ll engage with fishers and support marine life on the Codling Bank. Find out more about how we’re working with the local fishing industry and the career path of our Fisheries Engagement Manager, Courtney French, if you’re interested in working in renewables.
May, 2023
EirGrid has confirmed that Codling Wind Park’s bid under the Offshore Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (ORESS) has been successful, ahead of final auction results to be issued in mid-June.
May, 2023
Codling Wind Park is establishing a dedicated €500,000 Fisheries Fund to benefit the fishing industry operating within and around the Codling Bank area of the Irish Sea.
May, 2023
New details about the project were announced ahead of the second round of public consultation, which is taking place from the 11th of January to the 8th of February. The consultation will include a number of face-to-face exhibitions in Wicklow and Poolbeg, together with an online virtual exhibition and a series of dedicated information clinics.
January, 2023
Older news
Codling Wind Park Limited has applied to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage for a new Foreshore Investigation Licence.
The licence will enable Codling Wind Park to undertake further offshore surveys and site investigations in 2023 and beyond.
October, 2022
Following on from our first project newsletter issued in August last year, we’re delighted to share with you the latest news and information on the Codling Wind Park project.
August, 2022
Ireland’s largest Phase One offshore wind project, Codling Wind Park, has submitted its application for a Maritime Area Consent (MAC) to the Irish Government. The application coincides with management changes, as partners highlight strategic importance of Irish market
June, 2022
Over 500 entries were received for Codling Wind Park’s second annual renewable energy art competition – with the talented winners coming from three different schools in Wicklow Town and Delgany.
June, 2022
2021 was a momentous year for the Codling Wind Park project. We’ve made great progress and momentum is really building behind the project. Here’s a flavour of some of the things we’ve achieved over the last 12 months https://youtu.be/ZbHMxoJrZ6M
January, 2022
Codling Wind Park selects Wicklow Port as preferred location for new Operations and Maintenance Base
Up to 75 new jobs expected at long-term base for Ireland’s largest Phase One offshore wind farm
Significant investment to be made in development of port facilities
Project well advanced with potential to start construction by 2024/2025
Potential to produce enough electricity to power up to 1.2 million Irish homes
November, 2021
In line with its commitment to supporting local communities, Codling Wind Park is delighted to announce its latest local partnership – with St. Patrick’s GAA Club in Wicklow. St. Patrick’s GAA is the largest sporting organisation in County Wicklow with over 30 teams, across men’s and ladies’ football, Hurling and Camogie. It is also one […]
October, 2021
Over 100 creative entries were received for Codling Wind Park’s first renewable energy-focused art competition, which was launched in June to coincide with Global Wind Day.
September, 2021
Codling Wind Park is delighted to share with you the latest news and information on the project. We’ve been making real progress to deliver a project of which Ireland can be justifiably proud, and in this, our first newsletter, we feature a wide range of recently completed and ongoing activities and we take a look […]
August, 2021
Codling Wind Park is delighted to announce a new partnership with Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services, Wicklow, which will see a range of practical and financial supports provided to the new hospice, which opened its doors in December 2020.
July, 2021
To mark Global Wind Day on Tuesday, 15th June, the Codling Wind Park project is holding an art competition for all primary school students in the Greystones and Wicklow Municipal Districts.
June, 2021
The Scoping Report for the onshore infrastructure elements of the Codling Wind Park project has been published and sent to an extensive list of consultees. The Report covers the terrestrial elements (landfall, cabling and substation) of the Codling Wind Park project that extend inland from the Mean High-Water Mark. It sets out the proposed scope […]
May, 2021
By Arno Verbeek: The energy industry has long been male dominated. But in my 20-plus years working in the renewables sector, I have never failed to be impressed by my female colleagues. The ones I’ve been fortunate enough to work with have brought a refreshing approach: one that’s focused on solutions, pragmatic and innovative […]
March, 2021
The first phase of public consultation on the Codling Wind Park project will begin on Monday March 1.
March, 2021
The Scoping Report for the offshore elements of the Codling Wind Park project has been published and sent to 78 consultees.
January, 2021
The owners of the Codling Wind Park project, EDF Renewables and Fred. Olsen Renewables, are pleased to announce the appointment of Arno Verbeek as Project Director.
September, 2020
Foreshore Licence Application Consultation for Site Investigations Opens July 15th Codling wind park (CWP) has applied for a Foreshore Investigation Licence under the Foreshore Act 1933. The application was submitted to the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government in Q2 2020 to secure rights to undertake site surveys and investigations required to support the […]
July, 2020
The next webinar in the Enterprise Ireland offshore wind series will take place on Wednesday 8th July between 14:00 and 16:00. In this Irish market update.
July, 2020
The Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Damien English, T.D, and the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton, T.D. today (19th May) announced the seven offshore renewable energy projects that have been designated as Relevant Projects. These are offshore wind projects that either applied for or were granted a lease under the […]
May, 2020
