Arklow Wind Farm Decommissioning | Belfast News

Ireland’s last offshore wind farm, Arklow Bank, is set for dismantling after a 20-year run — its seven turbines silenced by safety failures and aging infrastructure. Once the nation’s sole offshore power source since 2005, the site now faces a costly decommissioning that could begin in summer 2027, involving miles of cable removal and steep financial losses. With revenues down 76% and a €14.2 million loss recorded last year, Arklow Energy Ltd awaits regulator approval as it prepares to close an era for Irish offshore wind — and focus entirely on the mammoth cleanup ahead. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a4483e9480ffd8ab