Wind Energy Ireland

💡𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫: 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝'𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟎𝟕 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲) 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏𝟏:𝟎𝟎 - 𝟏𝟐:𝟎𝟎. Join us and our guest speakers from Arthur Cox LLP for an overview of: ➡️The key legislative provisions in Ireland’s new Planning and Development Act 2024 relating to wind energy ➡️The development of secondary legislation and what it means for industry ➡️Next steps for commencement and implementation of the Act ℹ️ Still time to register if you haven't already - it's free and everyone is welcome: https://lnkd.in/eyUW6hA8 Green Tech Skillnet

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We're delighted to announce OCC Group one of the newest members of Wind Energy Ireland. OCC Group is a market-leading recruitment consultancy in the renewables sector across a range of verticals becoming a key provider of the finest, most qualified candidates from across the world within the accelerated expansion of the Renewables sector. The organisation have been present in the Irish market for well over 20 years, partnering with many of the leading players in the sector, including ESB, ESB Networks, ESB International and Suir Engineering. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/evTNjFPg

This week we held a webinar on the RE:HARRIER project, which explores how hen harriers interact with wind energy developments in Ireland. The project is funded by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). The webinar shared on-going research to inform conservation & environmental guidelines. Thank you to everyone who attended online – if you missed it, you can watch the webinar back here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eX7hwTSb..

We're #hiring a new GTS Network Administrator (9 month contract) in Ireland. Apply today or share this post with your network.

🚨 We’re hiring 🚨 Wind Energy Ireland is looking for two Network Administrators to join our dynamic team and support the growth of renewable energy in Ireland. 🔷 GTS Network Administrator – Coordinate training activities within Green Tech Skillnet (GTS), the training unit of WEI. 🔷Network Administrator – Coordinate training activities within the Skillnet Offshore Wind Academy. If you are self-motivated, detail-oriented, and ready to make a difference in the renewable energy sector, we want to hear from you! 👉 Find out more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/e4QWjB2a

We're delighted to announce Blake Clough Consulting as one of the newest members of Wind Energy Ireland. Blake Clough Consulting is a specialist energy consultancy with a focus on the electricity networks. They cover a range of areas relating to power systems analysis, feasibility studies, project engineering, innovation, regulation and technical strategy, with a strong emphasis on our customer relationships. They are passionate about the decarbonisation of the energy system and the transition to “Net Zero” and aim to support our clients to accelerate this change as effectively as possible, whether that be local authorities, large network companies, private developers etc. Their clients range from electricity network operators, regulators and public sector organisations through to private developers, both onshore and offshore, looking to develop projects connecting into the electricity networks. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/exTPU5H5

We're delighted to announce GreentechHQ as one of the newest members of Wind Energy Ireland. GreenTech HQ, located in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, is Ireland’s premier Sustainability Innovation Hub. They empower southeast businesses through best practices, innovative ideas, and sustainable growth strategies. Their cutting-edge facility features hot desks, private offices, and event spaces with secure connectivity, perfect for remote workers, start-ups, and established companies looking for a collaborative environment. Learn more about them: https://lnkd.in/e5ieZcEH

Congratulations to the new Minister for Transport, Environment & Energy Darragh O'Brien TD. We’re looking forward to working with you to make Ireland energy independent and to provide Irish families and businesses with clean, affordable, secure power. 

The Wind Energy Ireland Research Team were thrilled to have such a varied and high-level range of selected poster entries on display at our dedicated Research Poster Room during our Annual Conference. The event was a great knowledge-sharing and networking opportunity for researchers, students and industry peers. Congratulations to poster event winner Anthony Gibbons of Maynooth University for his poster, “Using Generative AI to improve bird call classification at wind farms 🏆🎉 Thank you to the sponsors of our Research Poster Room 2025 event, Bord na Móna | Ocean Winds Joint Venture. 🔗 For more information on WEI Research, click here: https://lnkd.in/dzMSKbrd