Brian Fitzgerald discusses offshore wind now and in the near term

Offshore Wind

Renewable Energy Explainer series on Midwest Radio as part of the county Mayo Energy Awareness Campaign.

Renewable Energy Ireland partnered with Midwest Radio to host a 12-week series exploring different aspects of renewable energy during 2026.

We were delighted to contribute to the series and support opportunities for Mayo listeners to hear from experts on key renewable energy topics, helping to explain how renewable technologies power our homes, communities and economy.

Week 8 – Offshore Wind Part 1 Now and in the near term

Captain Brian Fitzgerald, Community Liaison Officer working on the national designated marine area plan with the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment discusses offshore wind with a focus on what is happening now to build wind farms off our east and south east coasts in Ireland’s more shallow waters.