Latest News From IWEA
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Welcome for EU renewable energy target announced today
14 June, 2018
The Irish Wind Energy Association has welcomed the deal struck early this morning which sets a legally binding EU-wide target of 32 per cent for renewable energy by 2030.
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Global Wind Day - See what your local wind farm is doing here
24 May, 2018
Wind Farms across Ireland will hold events in and around 15th June to mark Global Wind Day 2018. IWEA members have a host of family and community days lined up to showcase wind in action
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Global Wind day - What have you planned?
02 May, 2018
On the 15th June wind farms across Ireland and further afield will mark Global Wind Day with planned walks, school visits and competitions.
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Career opportunities with the Irish Wind Energy Association
04 April, 2018
Come join us... Are you looking for a new challenge in the wind industry? They say good things come in threes. IWEA is currently looking to fill the following three positions: Head of Policy (Filled) Data Analyst (Experienced)(Filled) A full job spec has been attached for your review.
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Irish Wind Energy Association new CEO takes the reins
03 April, 2018
Dr. David Connolly, CEO, IWEA “I am passionate about the wind industry in Ireland and so taking up the role of CEO of the Irish Wind Energy Association is a real honour and opportunity. And I am ambitious for its future – I believe we can do more with this home grown resource. I’ve worked in the industry in other countries and I’ve seen how it can flourish with the right support. We have no shortage of talent in Ireland, no shortage of willing workers, no shortage of demand for green energy and thankfully no shortage of wind. My challenge and opportunity is to build on this strong base to ensure wind and renewable energy continues to play a pivotal role. And that the benefits of this are felt by all, communities close to wind farms and all Irish energy consumers in their bills.”
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Irish Wind Magazine - Spring Edition
28 March, 2018
Hot off the presses- IWEA's Irish Wind Magazine is published
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IWEA Energy Vision 2030- Launched at Spring Conference
22 March, 2018
Read IWEA's Energy Vision piece, presented at conference
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IWEA's Community Engagement Strategy
22 March, 2018
Launched at Spring Conference - IWEA Community Engagement Plans
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International Women's Day 2018
08 March, 2018
IWEA is proud to be an industry powered by pioneering women. On International Women’s Day we celebrate our female team mates.
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Wind Energy keeps Ireland moving during storm
07 March, 2018
“There were many champions during last week’s snow and storm, and Ireland’s wind energy was among them. Our green resource stepped up to the mark supplying an impressive 58% of our electricity needs on Friday. Other days also showed similar impressive stats with 44% of Ireland’s electricity met by wind energy on Thursday and 43% on Wednesday last. As a nation we continue to excel in this area. We are proud that even the ‘Beast from the East’ couldn’t dim the vigour of our home grown power.” Dr David Connolly, IWEA
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Brian Britton RIP - Message from Peter Harte, Chairman IWEA
22 February, 2018
Message from Peter Harte, Chairman IWEA
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84% of people surveyed in favour of Wind Energy use in Ireland
14 November, 2017
84% of adults in Ireland are in favour of wind power in Ireland according to a survey published today by the Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA). The results of the survey, which was carried out by Interactions in October 2017, show 47% of Irish adults polled said they were are strongly in favour of wind power in Ireland while a further 38% favour it.
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Diligent and respectful work of Citizens’ Assembly on climate change increases pressure on politics to deliver – IWEA
06 November, 2017
The Irish Wind Energy Association has welcomed the outcome of the Citizens’ Assembly meetings on the issue of climate change, describing the work of the assembly as “extremely professional and respectful.”
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BUDGET 2018: Challenge of climate change requires leaps, not steps, in the right direction
11 October, 2017
Measures contained in Budget 2018 show steps in the right direction on energy and climate change, but fall far short of what is required, according to the Irish Wind Energy Association.
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Consultation on new Renewable Electricity Support Scheme welcome
05 September, 2017
IWEA has welcomed the publication of the consultation on the new Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) by the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Denis Naughten. In an initial response to the Draft Design of the Scheme IWEA Head of Policy Dr. David Connolly commented: “The new support scheme which will be hugely important as it will shape the next phase of investment in renewable energy projects as we further decarbonise our electricity network over the next decade."
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Visit your local Windfarm for Global Wind Day
14 June, 2017
Come and visit a local windfarm this May / June/ July to mark Global Wind Day
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New records set for wind energy generation across Ireland during Christmas 2016
28 December, 2016
The Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA) has confirmed today that new records were set over the Christmas period for wind energy generation across Ireland. At one point on Christmas Eve over 2,800 megawatts of electricity was generated by wind across the island, providing 68% of Ireland’s energy needs at that time.
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IWEA welcomes REFIT II extension as critical step to 2020 EU targets
20 December, 2016
The Irish Wind Energy Association has welcomed the announcement of an extension to REFIT II connection deadline from the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Denis Naughten.
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IWEA statement following fatal incident on construction site
15 December, 2016
The Irish Wind Energy Association expresses its condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of a man who died following an incident on a wind farm construction site on the Roscommon-Sligo border on Monday evening.
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Indigenous Wind Energy Saved Ireland €70 Million in Energy Imports Since January
12 July, 2016
Wind energy has saved Ireland approximately €70 million in foreign energy imports since the beginning of 2016, a six month period which saw the indigenous renewable energy source meet over a fifth (22%) of Ireland’s entire electricity demand, according to provisional new figures compiled by the Irish Wind Energy Association (“IWEA”).
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National wind energy associations strongly back governments in renewed North Seas wind collaboration
06 June, 2016
National wind energy associations strongly back governments in renewed North Seas wind collaboration
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IWEA Seeks Chief Executive
13 May, 2016
PLEASE NOTE APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS NOW PASSED IWEA is seeking a new Chief Executive to lead the organisation as it works with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to build understanding and awareness of the benefits of Irish wind and renewable energy, and to ensure that Irish wind energy continues to provide clean, cost effective electricity to communities, businesses, factories and homes across our Island.
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COP21: New Figures Reveal Electricity Sector’s Progress in Cutting CO2 Emissions
21 April, 2016
Despite increase in consumption, electricity emissions in Ireland decrease by 29% over past 15 years
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Construction sector to receive €500m boost from wind energy investment
23 March, 2016
The Irish construction sector is set to benefit from close to €500 million of investment in wind energy projects in the next four years, as new wind energy projects are built to enable Ireland meet its 2020 renewable energy targets, according to new figures from the Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA).
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Record 2015 Sees Ireland Secure Top 3 Global Ranking for Renewable Wind Energy
11 January, 2016
Record 2015 Sees Ireland Secure Top 3 Global Ranking for Renewable Wind Energy
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We Have The Power to Power Ourselves - Campaign Launched
04 January, 2016
A new national public awareness campaign has been launched highlighting Ireland’s significant wind and renewable energy resources while shedding light on Ireland’s unsustainable 85% foreign energy import dependency. Entitled The Power to Power Ourselves, the mass audience awareness campaign will feature prominently across TV, radio, digital and outdoor advertising throughout January and will be supported by a dedicated information website – www.windenergy.ie.
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IWEA Welcomes Publication of Government’s Energy White Paper
16 December, 2015
IWEA Welcomes Publication of Government’s Energy White Paper
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Stormy Week Sees Wind Energy Hit Record Generation
20 November, 2015
Wind energy production hits over 2000MW meeting 46% of Ireland’s electricity demand & powering 1.3 million Irish homes Renewable energies account for 42% of Ireland’s energy mix over past week
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Major €3.7bn Data Centre Influx Projected for Ireland, According to New Study
07 October, 2015
Irish data centre boom set to generate additional €1.36 billion renewable energy investment
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IWEA CEO writes in the Irish Farmers Journal on the Benefits of Irish Wind Energy.
06 August, 2015
Kenneth Matthews of IWEA responds to articles written by Colm McCarthy in the Irish Farmers Journal.
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Windiest June on Record for Irish Wind Energy Production
01 July, 2015
blustery start to the summer period and new wind energy projects which came into operation helped wind energy meet one-fifth (20%) of Ireland’s entire electricity demand in June, making last month the most productive June on record in terms of wind energy production.
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Irish People Encouraged to Get Up-Close and Personal with Enough Wind to Power 325,000 Homes
15 June, 2015
Record number of Wind Farms across Ireland open to the public through June.
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Using Wind Energy to Meet Growing Energy Demand from Large Data Centres Will Lower Electricity Prices in Ireland, New study finds
01 April, 2015
Bringing a total saving of at least €43million per annum to all electricity system users
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Apple's £1.25bn Europe data centres will run entirely on renewable energy
23 February, 2015
Apple's £1.25bn Europe data centres will run entirely on renewable energy
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Irish Wind Energy Investment Tops €350 Million in 2014
08 January, 2015
Wind energy supplied power to 144,000 additional homes in 2014. 2015 starts with a New Wind Energy Record
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Ireland’s Clean Energy Hits Record Output
07 January, 2015
Ireland’s Clean Energy Hits Record Output
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Christmas Cracker as Ireland’s Wind Energy Fuels Festive Record
23 December, 2014
Christmas Cracker as Ireland’s Wind Energy Fuels Festive Record
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Reducing bills means tapping into our own resources - Irish Independent
10 December, 2014
Reducing bills means tapping into our own resources
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Wind Turbines Not a Risk to Human Health, according to MIT Study
05 December, 2014
Wind Turbines Not a Risk to Human Health, according to MIT Study
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EU Climate Deal Gives Further Momentum to Ireland’s Clean Energy Future
24 October, 2014
EU Climate Deal Gives Further Momentum to Ireland’s Clean Energy Future Potential Commercial Rate Rises on Wind Energy Could Threaten Ability to Deliver on EU Renewable Energy Pledges
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Wind Energy Meets 50% of Ireland’s Weekend Electricity Demand - New Record Wind Peak Highlights Irish Renewable Energy Leadership in advance of EU Climate Summit
22 October, 2014
Wind Energy Meets 50% of Ireland’s Weekend Electricity Demand New Record Wind Peak Highlights Irish Renewable Energy Leadership in advance of EU Climate Summit
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Wind Energy Industry Calls for New Measures to Allow General Public and Small Investors Invest in Irish Wind Energy Projects
09 October, 2014
Wind energy industry calls for new measures to allow general public and small investors invest in Irish wind energy projects.
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Wind Industry Calls for New schemes to Encourage Further Wind Microgeneration on Irish Farms
09 October, 2014
The Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA) has called on the Government to introduce new schemes that would further encourage and incentivise the development of wind microgeneration in Ireland and on Irish farms, which the Association maintains could have significant benefits to farmers and the farming industry.
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Irish Wind Energy Association Welcomes Taoiseach’s Global Commitment to Irish Fight Against Climate Change
23 September, 2014
Irish Wind Energy Association Welcomes Taoiseach’s Global Commitment to Irish Fight Against Climate Change
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'Faces of Irish Wind' Video Highlights Careers in Irish Wind Energy.
14 August, 2014
'Faces of Irish Wind' Video Highlights Careers in Irish Wind Energy.
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IWEA Calls for Commitment in Securing a Sustainable Energy Future for Ireland Following Green Paper Consultation.
31 July, 2014
IWEA Calls for Commitment in Securing a Sustainable Energy Future for Ireland Following Green Paper Consultation.
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IWEA Briefing note on the CER Decision Paper on the Public Service Obligation Levy 2014/15
28 July, 2014
IWEA Briefing note on the CER Decision Paper on the Public Service Obligation Levy 2014/15
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Wind energy meets target of supplying 50% of electricity needs - Irish Examiner
16 June, 2014
Wind energy fulfilled a record 50% of Ireland’s electricity needs at times over the past six months, according to the Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA). On average, wind energy supplied 23% of the electricity market in the December 2013 to May 2014 period, which is the highest level ever for the sector.
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Global Wind Day - Wind meeting 2% more electricity demand than last year - The Journal.ie
15 June, 2014
Global Wind Day: Wind meeting 2% more electricity demand than last year Members of the public have been granted access to a number of wind farms to mark the day.
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Wind industry issues ‘open invitation’ to view turbines - Irish Times
14 June, 2014
Wind industry issues ‘open invitation’ to view turbines. Thirteen wind farms opened up to the public in effort to counter negative stereotypes
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Global Wind Day 2014 in Ireland
13 June, 2014
It’s that time again! Global Wind Day 2014 is taking place on Sunday 15th June, with thousands of events organised across the globe. Global Wind Day is coordinated by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) to raise awareness of wind energy and its potential. Last year was a great success, and this year again sees wind farms across Ireland hosting an array of events to celebrate wind energy. The activity dates vary and some are hosting public wind farm open-days and talks so that families can learn about wind energy and see the turbines in operation themselves, whilst others are inviting schools for fun, games and facts on wind.
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Irish wind farms to open to public for Global Wind Day - Silicon Republic
13 June, 2014
A number of wind farms across Ireland will open to the public looking to learn more about wind energy both locally and nationally as part of this year’s Global Wind Day on Sunday, 15 June
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IWEA Annual Health & Safety Event 2014 - "Irish Wind Energy Association - Powering Safety"
12 June, 2014
IWEA's Health & Safety Event will take place on Thursday 12th June 2014. The event will take place in the Hilton Dublin Airport Hotel, Malahide Road, Co. Dublin.
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IWEA Annual Conference 2014 “Valuing our Energy Transition Together”
27 March, 2014
IWEA's Annual Conference will take place on Thursday 27th & Friday 28th March 2014. The conference will take place in the Four Seasons Hotel Dublin.
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NIRIG Policy Workshop 2014 - "Partnership for Progress"
30 January, 2014
The Northern Ireland Renewables Industry Group (NIRIG) is a collaboration between the Irish Wind Energy Association and RenewableUK. NIRIG represents the views of the Renewable Energy Industry in Northern Ireland, providing a conduit for knowledge exchange, policy development support and consensus on best practice between all stakeholders in renewable energy. NIRIG is pleased to be holding its fourth annual Policy Workshop on Thursday 30th January, 2014 in the Hilton Hotel, Belfast.
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IWEA Autumn Conference 2013 “Building a Sustainable Energy Future”
20 June, 2013
IWEA Autumn Conference 2013 “Building a Sustainable Energy Future” will be held in The Galway Bay Hotel, Galway on Thursday 3rd October. This conference promises to be an informative and productive event.
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IWEA Annual Golf Event 2013
19 June, 2013
IWEA will host our annual golf event on Wednesday 2nd October in the Galway Golf Club, Salthill, Co. Galway. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Denis Moriarty The Kerries Ltd for sponsoring this event.
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Global Wind Day Photo Competition Winners
13 June, 2013
IWEA is delighted to announce the winners of the IWEA Global Wind Day Photo Competition
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IWEA Annual Health & Safety Event 2013 “Managing Traditional Risk with New Energy”
06 June, 2013
IWEA's Health & Safety Event will take place on Thursday 6th June 2013. The title of this event is “Managing Traditional Risk with New Energy”. The event will take place in the Hilton Dublin Airport Hotel.
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IWEA Global Wind Day Photo Competition
12 May, 2013
IWEA has teamed up with EWEA to award prizes for the best photos from Ireland in the global wind day photo competition. You simply enter your picture from Ireland into the EWEA competition which will be entered into both the EWEA competition but also into the IWEA competition. Many thanks to IWEA members: Energia, SSE Renewables and Siemens who have kindly sponsored the prizes for the best entries from Ireland. The competition will be open until 12 May at 20:00 CET.
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IWEA extends its Best Practice Guidelines to Community Engagement and Commitment
27 March, 2013
The Irish Wind Energy Association have launched an extension to the “Best Practice Guidelines for the Irish Wind Energy Industry” with the publication of its “Best Practice Principles in Community Engagement & Community Commitment” document which sets out a number of clear of guidelines that IWEA members involved in wind development are encouraged to follow. The aim of these guidelines is to ensure that the views of local communities are taken into account at all stages of a development and that local communities can share in the benefits.
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80% of Irish people support wind power in Ireland - poll finds
27 March, 2013
80% of Irish people support wind power in Ireland - poll finds
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IWEA Annual Conference 2013 “Irish Wind Power – Our Competitive Advantage”
26 March, 2013
IWEA's Annual Conference “Irish Wind Power – Our Competitive Advantage” will take place on Wednesday 27th & Thursday 28th March 2013. The conference will take place in the Four Season's Hotel Dublin.
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NIRIG Policy Workshop 2013 - “NI Wind Energy - the Scale of the Opportunity”
31 January, 2013
The Northern Ireland Renewables Industry Group (NIRIG) is a collaboration between the Irish Wind Energy Association and RenewableUK. NIRIG represents the views of the Renewable Energy Industry in Northern Ireland, providing a conduit for knowledge exchange, policy development support and consensus on best practice between all stakeholders in renewable energy. NIRIG is pleased to be holding its third annual Policy Workshop on Thursday 31st January, 2013 in the Hilton Hotel, Belfast.
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Wind energy has potential to create 30,000 jobs by 2020
05 October, 2012
The national body representing the wind energy sector in Ireland, the Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA) today (4 October) launched a new policy paper “Export Policy - A Renewables Development Policy Framework for Ireland” at its Autumn Conference in Killarney.
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IWEA Autumn Conference 2012 "Ireland Renewables – Answers for Ireland, Answers for Europe"
04 October, 2012
IWEA Autumn Conference 2012 will be held in INEC, Killarney on Thursday 4th October.The pre-conference dinner will be held on Wednesday 3rd October in the Brehon Hotel. Early Bird Delegate Rate available until the 8th August.
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IWEA Autumn Pre-Conference Dinner
03 October, 2012
The Pre-Conference Dinner will be held in the Brehon Hotel on Wednesday 3rd October and will be sponsored by Denis Moriarty the Kerries Ltd. This event continues to be one of the highlights of the Autumn Conference and a major networking opportunity.
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IWEA Annual Golf Event 2012
03 October, 2012
03 October, 2012 The IWEA Annual Golf event will take place on Wednesday 3rd October in the Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, on the Killeen Course which hosted the Irish Open Championship 2011.
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Constraint, Curtailment and the Tie Break Decision
01 October, 2012
This one day training course will provide a detailed overview of constraint, curtailment and the tie break decision.
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Contract Negotiations with Turbine Manufacturers
27 July, 2012
IWEA has decided to organise this specific Ecopower Academy event in Ireland. With recommendations from persons at IWEA’s skill committee, who has participated on this seminar, IWEA have identified this format as an healthy injection for the development of the wind industry in Ireland. Ecopower Academy has designed the format and implemented it in Copenhagen, Helsinki, Stockholm and Amsterdam. It has been visited by the majority of the leading utilities and OEMs at these markets. The seminar has also received top evaluations. Through this unique format IWEA has arranged the opportunity for you to meet experienced professionals in contract negotiations who will teach you how to deal with poor contract clauses, how to change these to enable financing to be raised and risks to be removed. Don’t miss our introduction day, tailor-made for persons with knowledge from the wind industry but with no legal background. Remember that the contract will follow you for many years and could close many doors and diminish the potential for a profitable ownership.
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Wind Energy Myths
16 June, 2012
IWEA believes that, in the drive to meet our national targets, decisions on potential wind farms should be made on the basis of facts and informed debate, not through myths and half truths. The following is an attempt to evaluate and address some of these concerns with solid research facts. Wind Energy Myths PDF
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Global Wind Day 2012
15 June, 2012
Global Wind Day 2012 is taking place on Friday 15th June, with thousands of events organised across the globe.
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IWEA 2nd Annual Health & Safety Event 2012
14 June, 2012
IWEA's Health & Safety Event will take place on Thursday 14th June 2012. The event will take place in the Hilton Dublin Hotel, Charlemont Place, Dublin 2.
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IWEA publishes revised Best Practice Guidelines
04 April, 2012
The Irish Wind Energy Association has launched a revision to the “Best Practice Guidelines for the Irish Wind Energy Industry”.
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IWEA Annual Conference “Actions to Accelerate Ireland's Energy Future”
22 March, 2012
Minister Pat Rabbitte will deliver the Keynote Address at the IWEA's Annual Conference which will take place on Thursday 22nd & Friday 23rd March 2012. The event will take place in the Four Seasons Hotel, Dublin.
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NIRIG Policy Workshop
26 January, 2012
The Northern Ireland Renewable Industry Group (NIRIG) is pleased to be holding a Northern Ireland Policy Event on Thursday 26th January, 2012 in the Hilton Hotel, Belfast. NIRIG represents the collective voices of IWEA and Renewable UK in Northern Ireland.
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Consultation on Best Practice Guidance for the Wind Industry
27 October, 2011
IWEA is currently reviewing the Best Practice Guidelines for the Irish Wind Energy Industry which were originally published in 2008 with the support of SEAI, recognizing the need for more specific and updated best practice guidance.
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IWEA Autumn Conference - Registration now open!
06 October, 2011
IWEA is delighted to announce that the Autumn Conference will take place in the INEC in Killarney on Thursday 6th October. The main sponsor for the event is Coillte and supporting sponsor is Enercon. The IWEA annual golf event and the Pre-conference Dinner will take place on Wednesday 5th October
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IWEA Annual Golf Event
05 October, 2011
The IWEA Annual Golf event will take place on Wednesday 5th October in the Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, on the Killeen Course which will host the Irish Open Championship 2011. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Transmission Links Ireland for sponsoring this event.
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Global Wind Day
15 June, 2011
Global Wind Day 2011 is taking place on Wednesday 15th June, with thousands of events organised across the globe.
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IWEA Health & Safety Event and ElecTEC 11
08 June, 2011
We are delighted to announce that IWEA Health & Safety Event and ElecTEC 11 will take place in the Conrad Hotel, Dublin 2 on the 15th & 16th June.
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IWEC 2011
24 March, 2011
IWEA's Annual Conference will take place on the 24th & 25th March 2011. The conference will take place in the Four Season's Hotel Dublin. Online registration is now open.
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Report Launched on Impact of Wind on Pricing within the Single Electricity Market
01 March, 2011
The report, commissioned by IWEA (Irish Wind Energy Association) in conjunction with Wind Skillnet, was compiled by international strategic and analytical consultancy Redpoint Energy Limited.
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IWEA launches Manifesto 2011
02 February, 2011
IWEA has launched it's Manifesto 2011 outlining the IWEA recommended Energy Priorities for Government.
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NIRIG Policy Workshop
20 January, 2011
The Northern Ireland Renewable Industry Group (NIRIG) is pleased to be holding a Northern Ireland Policy Event on Thursday 20th January in the Hilton Hotel, Belfast. This event will also mark the formal launch of NIRIG which represents the collective voices of IWEA and Renewable UK in Northern Ireland.
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IWEA Membership Survey
27 October, 2010
IWEA is to issue a survey to all members today. The survey will be available online until late November and the link will be sent to all members. We would appreciate your participation.
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IWEA Autumn Conference 2010
30 September, 2010
IWEA Autumn Conference 2010 will be held in The Galway Bay Hotel, Galway on Thursday 30th September. This conference promises to be an informative and productive event. Online registration is now closed. Please contact 045 899341 for registrations.
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IWEA Golf Event
29 September, 2010
IWEA will host our annual golf event on Wednesday 29th September in the Galway Golf Club, Salthill, Co. Galway.
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Employment Opportunity - NIRIG Policy & Communications Manager
16 August, 2010
NIRIG is now seeking a Policy & Communications Manager who can work with our members to develop policy, build relationships with key stakeholders and manage its day to day administration. You should be a graduate, who is self starter, with an enthusiasm for renewable energy, an understanding of the policy process and a good communicator
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Global Wind Day
15 June, 2010
The Global Wind Day is an awareness campaign for the promotion of wind energy worldwide. The messages are clear: wind energy tackles climate change, it boosts energy independence and it is an intelligent investment.
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ElecTEC 10 - 11th June
11 June, 2010
IWEA are delighted to announce that Minister Eamon Ryan of the DCENR will be opening ElecTEC 10. Engineers Ireland will allocate 8 hours CPD for attendance at this event. This workshop provides a unique opportunity to gain an insight into the technologies that will enable the achievement of progressive energy policies and targets. It will enable decision makers to understand the challenges and opportunities that technology may provide society and the energy industry.
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EWEA breath of Fresh Air Campaign
04 May, 2010
Europe possesses an energy source which could power it seven times over: the wind. European companies are world leaders in wind power, generating thousands of jobs. Wind energy reduces Europe’s dependence, and spending, on imported fossil fuels. It lowers electricity prices and emits no CO2. Over the next 12 years, Europe must build new power capacity equal to half the current total. We must use this opportunity to construct a modern power system that meets the challenges of the 21st century. Give Europe a breath of fresh air! Show your support by adopting a wind turbine.
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IWEC '10 Presentations
29 March, 2010
The presentations from IWEC '10 are now available online.
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IWEC 2010
25 March, 2010
IWEA's Annual Conference will take place on the 25th & 26th March 2010. The conference, sponsored by SSE Renewables, will take place in the Four Season's Hotel Dublin.
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Upcoming Skillnet Training Courses
26 January, 2010
Places still available on Wind Skillnet Courses for February and March 2010. Courses include: EIS & Planning, The Planning of Wind Farm Developments, Presentation Skills, Project Management, Introduction to GH WindFarmer, Negotiation Skills Value Risk Management Introduction to Wind Energy Wind Energy 1 Technical Report Writing
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Autumn Conference '09 Presentations
05 October, 2009
The presentations from the IWEA Autumn Conference 2009 are available online
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IWEA Launches Jobs and Investment Study
15 June, 2009
Minister Eamonn Ryan T.D. today Global Wind Day launched the IWEA Wind Energy Association's Jobs and Investment in Irish Wind Energy Study in Merrion Square.
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Global Wind Day
14 June, 2009
The Global Wind Day is an awareness campaign for the promotion of wind energy worldwide. The message is global: wind power works – it tackles climate change, it improves energy dependence on fossil fuels, and it is an intelligent investment.
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PHOTO COMPETITION WINNER!
03 June, 2009
Conor Calnan has been chosen as the winner of the IWEA sponsored Global Wind Day Photo Competition, and will recieve a 3 night break in the Clarion Hotel, Cork for two people.
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Foster Renewables Annoucment Welcomed by Wind Energy Bodies
03 April, 2009
The UK’s leading renewable energy trade association the BWEA has joined with IWEA in welcoming this week’s announcement by Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster on legislation to strengthen Northern Ireland’s renewable energy sector.
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IWEC '09 Presentations
01 February, 2009
The presentations from IWEC '09, the IWEA's annual spring conference are now available.
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IWEA and BWEA issue Joint Response on NI Scoping Paper.
08 January, 2009
A joint response from IWEA and BWEA on the Northern Ireland Strategic Energy Framework 2009 Pre-Consultation Scoping Paper has been submitted to the Department of Enterprise Trade and Investment
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IWEA Respond to Transmission Charges and Timelines Consultation
22 October, 2008
IWEA have issued a response to the CER's Standard Transmission Charges and Timelines consulation paper
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IWEA Respond to Connection Policy Consultation
21 October, 2008
IWEA have issued a further response to the CER's Connection Policy Consultation outlining their position with regard to Capacity Bonds
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IWEA's Actions For Economic Prosperity
07 October, 2008
IWEA's Autumn Conference, "Actions For Economic Prosperity in a New Energy Era", was held in Belfast on Friday October 3rd and attrached large media interest.
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IWEA Launches New Website
26 September, 2008
IWEA's new website goes live with updated industry information, 100 new FAQ's, new documents and new Off-Shore Wind and Ocean Energy Sections
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IWEA Address Oireachtas Joint Committee
03 September, 2008
IWEA Chief Executive Michael Walsh and IWEA Chairman Tim Cowhig address the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Climate Change and Energy Security
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IWEA Publish Best Practice Guidelines
11 June, 2008
Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Eamon Ryan, launched the Irish Wind Energy Association’s comprehensive new guidelines on best practice for on-shore wind projects in Ireland.