Updated / Wednesday, 21 Apr 2021 10:58 An aerial shot of Arklow, where SSE Renewables is proposing to develop the onshore grid infrastructure associated with the Arklow Bank Wind Park Phase 2 SSE Renewables has announced its intention to submit the first-ever planning application for the onshore grid infrastructure needed to connect an offshore wind farm to the country's national transmission grid. The application marks a significant milestone on the road to starting the delivery of Ireland's offshore wind targets. SSE Renewables will seeking planning permission to develop the onshore grid infrastructure necessary to connect the 520MW Phase 2 of Arklow Bank Wind Park to the electricity transmission grid here.