Propel Ireland to accelerate offshore wind innovation and supply chain development

Enterprise Ireland initiative to create opportunities for enterprise development, job creation, export growth

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Pictured: Jenny Melia, Enterprise Ireland; Minister at the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment Timmy Dooley; Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke; and Minister of State with special responsibility for Further Education, Apprenticeship, Construction and Climate Skills Marian Harkin

Enterprise Ireland has launched Propel Ireland, an innovation centre designed to drive collaboration, innovation and supply chain development across Ireland’s offshore wind sector.

Offshore wind is central to Ireland’s energy future and economic growth, with national targets of up to 37GW of offshore renewable energy capacity by 2050 – creating a significant opportunity for enterprise development, job creation and export growth.

Propel Ireland will bring together developers, SMEs, researchers and government stakeholders to strengthen collaboration across the offshore wind ecosystem and accelerate innovation.

The initiative will be supported by a cross-sectoral group including representatives from Government Departments and agencies, industry and the research community, ensuring alignment with national policy and industry needs.

Jenny Melia, CEO, Enterprise Ireland, said: “Offshore wind presents a significant opportunity for Ireland to build a new, globally competitive sector. Propel Ireland will support Irish companies to collaborate, innovate and scale, enabling them to compete internationally while contributing to the development of Ireland’s offshore wind capability.”

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