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<p>Academic research previously found that at least two ports are needed to deliver Ireland’s 2030 offshore wind targets, but there is currently no port in the Republic that is ready for to be used to construct large scale offshore wind farms. File picture: iStock</p>

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Staff shortages in the planning system hinders wind development

Noel Cunniffe said that Ireland is 'simply not building wind farms quickly enough to keep up with the scale of renewable energy deployment we need'

<p>Offshore Environment & Consents Manager for Energia, Dr Caroline Roche: 'We want to ensure that we can deliver clean renewable electricity in a way that protects the environment.'</p>

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My Job: Making sure offshore wind has a positive impact

<p>Wind power contributed 656 gigawatt hours to the national grid during July. </p>

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Wind energy's contribution to grid fell 11% in July due to calm weather

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Lisa Foley: Challenges intensify for renewable energy generation despite progress

Wiev on a Orsted Offshore wind-turbine farm Borkum Riffgrund 2 in German North Sea close to Emden with nautical vessel and ships

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Offshore wind could be worth €69bn to Ireland if harvested correctly

Wind farms generated 34% of Ireland's total electricity demand in the first half of the year

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Wind farms generated 34% of Ireland's total electricity demand in the first half of the year

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Planning flaws may force wind farm closures, lobbyist warns

Mr Cunniffe said the existing 'extremely slow rate of approvals for new projects' means there is 'a very real likelihood that by the late 2020s we will be connecting fewer wind farms than we will be shutting down'

Wed, 26 Jun, 2024

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Letters to the Editor: Floating wind energy is the future for Ireland

Wind Energy Ireland director says if we identify sites for floating wind energy, Ireland can become a leader in the sector

Tue, 11 Jun, 2024

Call for investment in grid amid claims 10% of cheapest renewable electricity lost due to inefficiency

Call for investment in grid amid claims 10% of cheapest renewable electricity lost due to inefficiency

Wind Energy Ireland has also called on election candidates to support transport electrification, despite falling demand for electric vehicles

Mon, 20 May, 2024

Wind farms generated record levels of power last month

Wind farms generated record levels of power last month

Activity is expected to rise further as long-awaited planning legislation is set to be introduced this year

Mon, 08 Apr, 2024

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Over 36% of Irish electricity produced by wind power in January

The report from Wind Energy Ireland found that the average wholesale price of electricity in January fell to €99.90 per megawatt-hour

Fri, 09 Feb, 2024

Wind energy targets require more workers, report says

Wind energy targets require more workers, report says

In addition to investment and upskilling, the organisation also suggested more focus should be given to attracting workers from abroad to plug short-term skills shortages through initiatives such as relocation grants.

Tue, 30 Jan, 2024

Suspicion, distrust, confusion: Why wind farm developments are being delayed

Suspicion, distrust, confusion: Why wind farm developments are being delayed

The experience in Kilmanagh, Co Killkenny, is a perfect example of the problems and the need for a new blueprint

Sun, 28 Jan, 2024

Call for urgent 'step-change' in climate transition investment

Call for urgent 'step-change' in climate transition investment

Renewables industry and environmental groups urge increased funding and fast-track recruitment process for State bodies key to delivering zero-carbon electricity system and protecting nature

Mon, 02 Oct, 2023

Solar energy

Auction results suggest Ireland is not on track to reach climate targets

There were more than 20 successful bidders in Ress3, including Statkraft which secured a solar project in Cork and a solar project in Wexford.

Tue, 26 Sep, 2023

Ports must race against the clock to build infrastructure that can support offshore wind farms

Ports must race against the clock to build infrastructure that can support offshore wind farms

Getting these ports ready for offshore wind developments is also a costly endeavour

Tue, 16 May, 2023

Audit Scotland report

New offshore wind policy is 'too conservative', warns business group

Chambers of Commerce and other organisations including Wind Energy Ireland have ramped up lobbying recently to make the development of offshore windfarms simpler, as many in the industry have faced a series of roadblocks.

Fri, 21 Apr, 2023

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Industry body warns Republic may lose out on offshore projects without State intervention

Wind Energy Ireland warns that without ramped up investment into the sector, Ireland will miss its 2030 climate targets, developers will look elsewhere to build wind farms and the country will lose potential jobs

Thu, 13 Apr, 2023

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Developers halt Irish offshore wind plans after policy shift

The new rules threaten the nation’s target of building as much as seven gigawatts of offshore wind by the end of the decade

Fri, 24 Mar, 2023

Floating offshore wind projects

Offshore wind firms battle barriers to progress

Wind Energy Ireland said the latest changes will prolong the country’s dependency on imported fossil fuels

Wed, 15 Mar, 2023

Wind energy cut gas costs by €2bn

Wind energy cut gas costs by €2bn

Wind energy provided 34% of Ireland's electricity needs last year and helped consumers avoid paying €2bn for gas according to new data from Wind Energy Ireland.

Mon, 16 Jan, 2023

Wind provided close to half of Ireland's energy needs in October

Wind provided close to half of Ireland's energy needs in October

It was the strongest-ever October performance for wind energy and helped bring the average wholesale electricity price to its lowest level since August 2021

Thu, 03 Nov, 2022

Major investment needed to bolster Irish ports' capability for offshore wind farms

Major investment needed to bolster Irish ports' capability for offshore wind farms

Several national ports require 'relatively substantial levels of investment' to bring infrastructure to the required levels to support wind farm construction, study found

Wed, 26 Oct, 2022

Only one port on island of Ireland ready to construct offshore windfarms

Only one port on island of Ireland ready to construct offshore windfarms

A new report found that only Belfast Harbour has the current capability to support the building of offshore windfarms

Wed, 21 Sep, 2022

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World's offshore wind plans at risk due to lack of ships

Wind Energy Ireland's report for August shows that wind energy has supplied just under a third of Ireland’s electricity demand this year so far

Wed, 07 Sep, 2022

Launch of new wind farm - Ireland

Wind energy generated 21% of Ireland's power in July

The figures revealed that wind energy has supplied 34% of Ireland’s electricity demand so far this year, this has been driven by record figures of wind energy production in recent months

Mon, 08 Aug, 2022

Wind energy body calls for An Bord Pleanála reform in order to reach climate change targets

Wind energy body calls for An Bord Pleanála reform in order to reach climate change targets

Wind Energy Ireland said although planning applications for wind farms must be decided within 18 weeks, the average time for a decision is more than a year

Sat, 30 Jul, 2022

‘Very lengthy planning delays’ for wind farms ‘single biggest factor’ in achieving climate goals

‘Very lengthy planning delays’ for wind farms ‘single biggest factor’ in achieving climate goals

As wind energy accounted for a third of electricity generated last month, planners take 50-60 weeks to decide on applications for wind energy projects

Tue, 07 Jun, 2022

Alison O'Connor: The price we pay for ignoring climate change continues to spiral

Alison O'Connor: The price we pay for ignoring climate change continues to spiral

As Oisín Coghlan of Friends of the Earth Ireland says, our stark choice is disruption now or destruction later on from climate change. The latter is more likely, Alison O'Connor feels

Fri, 03 Jun, 2022

'There’s just been nothing happening' - Ireland 'politically lazy' on renewable energy

'There’s just been nothing happening' - Ireland 'politically lazy' on renewable energy

DCU assistant professor of sustainable energy, Dr James Carton, said: "The problem is that the risk for investing in Ireland today is too high, and they prefer to go to Scotland."

Thu, 07 Apr, 2022

Ireland reaches a new record for wind generation in a single day

Ireland reaches a new record for wind generation in a single day

Fifty-three per cent of Ireland’s electricity last month came from wind power

Mon, 07 Mar, 2022

Government to kickstart 'green hydrogen' national strategy

Government to kickstart 'green hydrogen' national strategy

Supporters say it could completely revolutionise clean energy, while its detractors say it is too cumbersome and costly to achieve on a mass scale

Thu, 27 Jan, 2022

Data centre co-operation is key to ensuring 'lights don't go out'

Data centre co-operation is key to ensuring 'lights don't go out'

Eirgrid chief says the sector has 'signed up' to help ensure Ireland does not suffer power shortages this winter

Wed, 01 Dec, 2021

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Ireland at risk of missing overall 2030 climate targets, energy group warns

Wind Energy Ireland warned Ireland is currently not on track to deliver its planned offshore wind infrastructure and generation targets

Wed, 22 Sep, 2021

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Bord Gáis profits tumble 34% in wake of Whitegate closure

Irish energy supplier also shed 4,000 customers, reflecting the competitive pricing environment

Fri, 23 Jul, 2021

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Investment in wind energy and update of national grid vital, Oireachtas committee told

Ireland is targeting 70% of its electricity generation coming from renewable sources by 2030

Tue, 27 Apr, 2021

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Irish onshore wind sector eyes €5bn investment boost

Ireland 'should have no trouble' attracting the funds to double its land-based wind energy capacity

Thu, 15 Apr, 2021

Move to shore up electricity supply as move to renewables gathers pace

Move to shore up electricity supply as move to renewables gathers pace

Figures from EirGrid show 43% of Ireland’s electricity last year came from renewable sources, up from 36% in 2019, with wind generation accounting for the majority of the power

Tue, 13 Apr, 2021

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Irish Examiner View: Effective offshore wind farm legislation would help people accept roll-out

Legislation for sea wind farms would help the public buy-in their development.

Wed, 31 Mar, 2021

Wind energy could lead to creation of 50,000 jobs in Ireland, new report claims

Wind energy could lead to creation of 50,000 jobs in Ireland, new report claims

Currently, energy emissions account for about 62% of greenhouse gas emissions in Ireland and the system is dominated by fossil fuels, particularly oil, with an estimated annual import bill of €5bn

Wed, 31 Mar, 2021