Press Releases

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. IWEA British-Irish Council release

    IWEA welcomes UK Proposals to support the Irish wind energy industry

    Size : 210 KB Added : 20/06/2011

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. NIRIG Manifesto launch 3 May 2011

    NIRIG Manifesto launch 3 May 2011

    Size : 51.2 KB Added : 03/05/2011

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. IWEA welcomes Eirgrid SEAI study

    IWEA welcomes Eirgrid SEAI study

    Size : 230 KB Added : 25/02/2011

  16. NIRIG Press Release

    NIRIG Press Release

    Size : 121 KB Added : 24/01/2011

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. 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