RWE has been active in offshore wind for over two decades and more recently as a key player in the Irish energy market, with an expanding portfolio of wind projects.

Our flagship offshore wind project in Ireland is Dublin Array - to be located c.10km off the coast of counties Wicklow and Dublin, with construction planned to start in 2027. Once operational, the project would have an installed capacity of 824MW, equivalent to powering approximately 770,000 typical homes.

We recognise suppliers are the backbone to our success, and so have sought to maximise supplier opportunities, working in partnership with a skilled and diverse business network.

Together, we have been at the forefront of innovation and driven regional and industry-wide successes in terms of local regeneration, job creation, Gross Value Add (GVA), infrastructure opportunities and enhanced supplier capabilities.

In this thought article on Ireland, Jordan O’Neill & Helen K Thomas from RWE’s Supply Chain Development Team, UK & Ireland reflect on cluster development and supply chain success.