The project aims to generate an initial 5 Megawatts of
electricity from ocean energy by 2015. Three sites have
been identified as suitable locations for the development.
These are Annagh Head in Belmullet, Co. Mayo, Dooega
Bay in Achill, Co. Mayo and Killard Point in Caherlean,
Co. Clare. At present, site investigations have progressed
well at Annagh Head in particular. This is due to the fact
that the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI)
has been developing the Atlantic Marine Energy Test Site
(AMETS) at the same location, a project Electric Ireland
has also been involved in.
Marine surveys and equipment installation have only
recently begun at the remaining sites. It is expected
that all the relevant data will be collected from all three
locations in the near future. A decision will then be made
on which site will be used for the project. The decision to
finance the project will be made prior to its construction,
with Electric Ireland providing the majority of the
capital. As the project is not commercial, the scheme has
applied for funding under the European Commission’s
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