Press Releases

  1. Record wind energy levels in Ireland 21 March 2013

    IWEA celebrates another Irish record for renewables on 21 March 2013 as enough wind energy supplied to power more than 1,000,000 homes

    Size : 385 KB Added : 28/03/2013

  2. 80% of Irish people support wind power in Ireland - poll finds

    80% of Irish people support wind power in Ireland - poll finds

    Size : 449 KB Updated : 27/04/2013

  3. Irish Wind Energy Association Wind Myths Press Release

    Irish Wind Energy Association_Wind Myths Press Release

    Size : 521 KB Added : 13/02/2013

  4. Minister hails renewables opportunity for NI but key risks remain

    The significant contribution and key needs of the renewable energy industry to the economic and environmental future of Northern Ireland will top the agenda at the annual Northern Ireland Renewables Industry Group (NIRIG) conference.

    Size : 258 KB Added : 31/01/2013

  5. Massive step forward for renewable energy in Northern Ireland

    Crown Estate announces first leasing round for offshore development in Northern Ireland waters. This provides an opportunity for Northern Ireland to establish itself as a world leader in offshore renewable technology.

    Size : 140 KB Added : 10/10/2012

  6. Wind energy has potential to create 30,000 jobs by 2020

    IWEA policy paper calls on the Government to put in place the framework to allow the delivery of energy exports to create jobs and investment.

    Size : 407 KB Added : 03/10/2012

  7. IWEA Conference – First Large Scale Irish Event Powered Exclusively by Wind

    The Irish Wind Energy Association’s (IWEA) Autumn Conference, being held tomorrow (4th October) in the INEC Killarney, is the first ever large scale event in Irish history to be powered exclusively by wind energy.

    Size : 433 KB Added : 02/10/2012

  8. Irish Wind Sector Plays Major Role in Reaching EU 100GW Installed Wind Power milestone

    Irish Wind Sector Plays Major Role in Reaching EU 100GW Installed Wind Power milestone

    Size : 369 KB Added : 27/09/2012

  9. IWEA welcomes the launch of the International Energy Agency’s Ireland 2012 - Energy Review

    The Irish Wind Energy Association today (11 July) welcomed the launch of the Ireland 2012 - Energy Review conducted by the International Energy Agency (IEA).

    Size : 482 KB Added : 12/07/2012

  10. IWEA Statement on Ireland / UK Inter-Governmental Trade Agreement

    IWEA welcomes the initiative to develop a formal Memorandum of Understanding on renewable energy trading between Ireland and the UK and the ambitious timeframe of finalising it by the end of the year.

    Size : 347 KB Added : 20/06/2012

  11. Wind energy sector launches new KidWind courses to strengthen knowledge and understanding of Ireland’s renewable wind energy resource

    The Irish wind energy sector, through the Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA), is seeking to address the disparity between the policy areas and is rolling out a number of new training courses for primary and secondary school teachers this summer.

    Size : 382 KB Added : 05/06/2012

  12. Ireland-UK Intergovernmental Energy Trade Agreement paves the way for significant Irish energy exports

    The Irish Wind Energy Association welcomes the Renewable Energy Strategy published today by the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Pat Rabbitte TD, and applauds the Government’s commitment to reaching Ireland’s 2020 targets.

    Size : 330 KB Added : 28/05/2012

  13. Imposed separation distances could restrict jobs and investment potential in County Donegal

    The Irish Wind Energy Association has expressed concern at a move by the Donegal County Council to include substantial changes to the draft County Donegal Development Plan 2012-2018.

    Size : 247 KB Added : 03/04/2012

  14. Ireland seeks to become leader of best practice in wind energy

    The Irish Wind Energy Association today launched their “Best Practice Guidelines for the Irish Wind Energy Industry” at the second day of their annual conference in Dublin.

    Size : 608 KB Added : 23/03/2012

  15. Wind energy sector welcomes the opportunities brought by REFIT II

    The Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA) announced today (22 March) that the wind energy sector in Ireland is on track to create significant numbers of jobs and investment from now to 2020 following the launch of the REFIT II scheme this week.

    Size : 615 KB Added : 22/03/2012

  16. Urgent investment in renewable energy infrastructure is vital for creation of a vibrant local renewables sector

    Northern Ireland is uniquely placed to become a significant exporter of renewable energy and expertise. However, urgent investment in infrastructure development needs to be a key strategic priority.

    Size : 62.6 KB Added : 30/01/2012

  17. Alarming slowdown in pace of renewable energy threatening thousands of jobs and billions in investment

    Ireland only meets 68% of its targets for 2010 as competing nations snap up opportunities

    Size : 258 KB Added : 07/10/2011

  18. IWEA says imminent EU decision on REFIT will unblock massive investment in renewable sector

    Minister reveals at IWEA conference that EU state aids decision in weeks

    Size : 267 KB Added : 07/10/2011

  19. Delay to wind energy subsidies threatening investment

    Continued delays leave investors unable to commit to green projects

    Size : 80.9 KB Added : 03/10/2011

  20. IWEA welcomes signing of agreement between Ireland and UK

    The Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA) has welcomed the signing of an historic deal between Ireland and the UK Government that will potentially pave the way for exploiting Ireland’s wind unique energy resources.

    Size : 268 KB Added : 21/06/2011

  21. IWEA British-Irish Council release

    IWEA welcomes UK Proposals to support the Irish wind energy industry

    Size : 210 KB Added : 20/06/2011

  22. ElecTEC Press release

    Ireland can lead technology revolution required to deliver massive volumes of wind capacity globally - IWEA technical conference hears

    Size : 201 KB Updated : 20/06/2011

  23. Irish Wind Energy Association highlights workplace safety at health and safety summit

    Irish Wind Energy Association highlights workplace safety at health and safety summit Wednesday, 15 June 2011

    Size : 144 KB Added : 16/06/2011

  24. NIRIG Manifesto launch 3 May 2011

    NIRIG Manifesto launch 3 May 2011

    Size : 51.2 KB Added : 03/05/2011

  25. IWEA responds to ESRI report 27 April 2011

    IWEA responds to ESRI report and calls on Government to introduce a co-ordinated energy and enterprise implementation plan

    Size : 220 KB Added : 27/04/2011

  26. IWEA celebrates another Irish Record for Renewables on 4 April 2011 – Renewables power more than 850,000 homes

    According to data from EirGrid, Ireland’s wind farms hit record power output level of 1,323 megawatts at 9.45am on Monday 4 April 2011, enough to power more than 850,000 homes around Ireland.

    Size : 327 KB Added : 11/04/2011

  27. Ireland to generate 100% of energy requirements from renewable resources by 2040

    Maximising Ireland’s wind energy potential will see the nation 100% powered by renewable energy resources by 2040, according to a vision for Ireland’s energy future outlined at the Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA) annual conference in Dublin.

    Size : 263 KB Updated : 30/03/2011

  28. Red tape and uncertainty costing jobs in the wind energy sector

    The Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA) has today, Thursday, March 24th, 2011, stated that an over-complicated bureaucratic system is significantly hampering job creation and investment in the Irish renewable sector.

    Size : 226 KB Updated : 30/03/2011

  29. Wind energy to save Irish customers up to €100m per year in electricity costs by 2020

    Wind energy to save Irish customers up to €100m per year in electricity costs by 2020 – detailed study into viability of sector reveals

    Size : 275 KB Added : 02/03/2011

  30. IWEA welcomes Eirgrid SEAI study

    IWEA welcomes Eirgrid SEAI study

    Size : 230 KB Added : 25/02/2011

  31. NIRIG Press Release

    NIRIG Press Release

    Size : 121 KB Added : 24/01/2011

  32. Record Wind Output

    According to data from EirGrid, Ireland’s wind farms hit record power output level of 1128 megawatts at 4.15pm on St Stephen’s Day (Sunday, December 26, 2010), which accounted for approximately 33 percent of total generation.

    Size : 350 KB Added : 06/01/2011

  33. Record Wind Output

    According to data from EirGrid, Ireland’s wind farms hit record power output levels yesterday (Thursday) reaching 1196MW at 7.45pm which accounted for 30.87 percent of total generation.

    Size : 213 KB Added : 29/10/2010

  34. Energy Czar needed to unravel web of problems standing in the way of Ireland’s 20,000 plus job, €20billion renewable energy sector

    Irish Wind Energy autumn conference hears that over 80% of proposed projects are facing red-tape blockade from over 120 different issues

    Size : 276 KB Updated : 10/11/2010

  35. Irish Wind Energy Association welcomes EirGrid announcement and says firm commitment required to deliver Grid 25 on time

    Irish Wind Energy Association welcomes EirGrid announcement and says firm commitment required to deliver Grid 25 on time

    Size : 100 KB Added : 23/04/2010

  36. 2010 will be make or break year in bid to create a smart green economy

    2010 will be make or break year in bid to create a smart green economy

    Size : 310 KB Added : 22/03/2010

  37. IWEA Galway Conference - 011009 - WIND POWER SAVES IRELAND UP TO €280000 ON DAYS WITH STRONGER WINDS

    IWEA Galway Conference - 011009 - WIND POWER SAVES IRELAND UP TO €280000 ON DAYS WITH STRONGER WINDS

    Size : 115 KB Added : 01/10/2009

  38. IWEA Calls for Yes Vote in Lisbon Referendum

    Irish Wind Energy Association Calls for Yes Vote in Lisbon Referendum

    Size : 100 KB Added : 25/09/2009