IWEA

May 2008

• IWEA Publish Best Practise Guidelines
  Minister Eamon Ryan launched the Irish Wind Energy Association’s comprehensive new guidelines on best practice for on-shore wind projects in Ireland.

Jan 2008

• IWEA respond to consultation on Planning exemptions for renewables
  The IWEA has issued its response to the Department of the Environment's consultation on planning exemptions for renewables.

Dec 2007

• Wind to exceed 1000MW by year end
  The amount of wind energy connected to the electricity grid on the island of Ireland is set to breach the 1,000MW threshold by the end of this year.

Nov 2007

• NEW CEO at IWEA
  The Irish Wind Energy Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Michael Walsh as Chief Executive of the Association. Michael will take up his duties with the IWEA from 19th November.

Jul 2007

• Skillnet in Development
  The Irish Wind Energy Association is currently developing a training network for the wind industry.

Jun 2007

• EU Wind Day
  4 Events are being held here in Ireland

Dec 2006

• IWEA response to Government Green Paper on Energy
  GOVERNMENT RENEWABLE ENERGY TARGETS MUST BE REAL – SAYS IWEA
• EU backs Renewable Research
  The Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA) has welcomed the European Commission decision to dedicate more than 50 per cent of the non-nuclear energy research budget to renewable energy and energy end-use efficiency.
• IWEA Welcomes Budget
  IWEA WELCOMES SUPPORT FOR SMALL WIND FARM DEVELOPMENTS IN BUDGET

Nov 2006

• IWEA Conference 2006
  200 attend IWEA Conference in Ennistymon. You can now download the speakers presentations here.
• Stern Review
  Stern Review emphasises urgency of action on climate change

Oct 2006

• Government launches Energy Green Paper
  More Renewables and More Competition Key to Future