Irish Site Proposed as Wave Energy Demo

Wave energy developer Carnegie Wave Energy has formally applied for a Foreshore Licence to continue investigations for a proposed 5MW CETO commercial demonstration project offshore from County Clare, Ireland. Carnegie, through its Irish subsidiary CETO Wave Energy Ireland (CWE Ireland), recently completed a detailed site evaluation and conceptual design study. 

 

The study identified two potential near-shore sites for further development. Having further assessed the two potential sites in consultation with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), CWE Ireland has formally applied to the Department  of Environment, Heritage and Local Government for a Foreshore Licence covering an area between Freagh Point and Spanish Point off County Clare.

 

Ireland Carnegie's Dublin-based executive director of European Business Development, Kieran O'Brien (image) said that securing a Foreshore Licence over the Clare site will provide Carnegie with the confidence to invest the time and resources to further develop the project through environmental surveys and detailed engineering.