英国公司放弃爱海上风电场开发计划

Core Points - Corio Generation, a renewable energy developer based in London, has decided to abandon the proposed Sceirde Rocks wind farm project, resulting in a loss of a €35.4 million performance bond submitted to the government [1] - The Irish Department of Climate, Energy and Environment confirmed that the performance bond will not be refunded to Corio, as per offshore wind auction rules [1] - The Sceirde Rocks project was selected in Ireland's first offshore wind auction in 2023, expected to generate enough electricity to power over 350,000 households [1] - Corio announced in late April 2025 that it would no longer develop the Sceirde Rocks project due to "significant structural and technical challenges" found at the project site [1] - The company also stated that it could not ensure the deliverability of the wind farm or the safety of project staff and contractors [1] - The development of offshore wind farms in Ireland has been slow, with planning system delays hindering progress and increasing frustration [1] - Corio's decision to exit the project is a significant blow to the government's goal of achieving at least 5 GW of offshore wind by 2030 [1] - Currently, Ireland has only one operational offshore wind farm, which was developed over 20 years ago [1]