Ireland's only offshore wind farm to be dismantled after 2024 shutdown

Plans have been lodged to dismantle the Arklow Bank wind farm, Ireland's only constructed offshore wind project, which was shut down in 2024 for safety reasons. The dismantling marks a setback for Ireland's offshore wind ambitions, though the cause of the safety issues and the timeline for removal remain unclear. This development highlights infrastructure reliability challenges in the renewable energy sector.