Latest News From IWEA
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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 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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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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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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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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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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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.