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Stories from IrelandWhy are Irish wind farms struggling to secure planning?Only one new wind farm approved by An Bord Pleanála in third quarterJust one new windfarm got planning in Q3 as we miss energy targets, says lobby groupEnerco plans for €75m Kilkenny wind farm could power more than 32,000 homesEnergia completes turbine installation at Irish siteEast Clare windfarm project with 85 public submissions refused Renewables provided over 40% of electricity in OctoberOver half of firms now get electricity from renewablesIreland to hit 5GW wind milestone by year-endSSE Renewables consults on Irish wind farm proposalsInvestors will bypass Ireland for renewable energy projects unless delays on planning and the grid are resolvedEirGrid awards renewables integration contractsEirGrid to consult Wicklow communities on plans to strengthen electricity gridPower grids supplied largely by renewable sources experience lower intensity blackoutsQuarterly Greenhouse Gas Emissions Indicator Report 2024 Quarter 1

Market and RegulationSEM: LCIS Procurement Phase 1 Information NoteSEM: SEM Operational Parameters Decision Paper 2025SEM: Scheduling and Dispatch Parameters Decision Paper 2024SEM: MMU weekly report wc 30092024SEM: MMU Weekly Report – wc 7 October 2024EIRGRID: EirGrid awards four contracts for new renewable integration technologiesEIRGRID: EirGrid and European electricity transmission grid operators sign landmark pact for engagement to deliver energy infrastructureEIRGRID: Renewables provided over 40% of electricity in OctoberEIRGRID: EirGrid consulting with local communities on plans to strengthen the electricity grid in WicklowCRU: Energy Monitoring ReportsCRU: Customer Care Insights ReportCRU: The CRU has published a consultation to procure up to 500 MW of medium-term flexibility productsGOV.ie: Minister Ryan opens €50 million retrofit scheme for SMEsGOV.ie: Estimating the Potential Cost of Compliance with 2030 Climate & Energy Targets

International StoriesDeveloper plans England’s biggest onshore wind farm near ManchesterCENIN Renewables wins consent for 25MW Welsh wind farmBute Energy wins approval for 92MW Welsh windWind2, EDPR gain consent for Scottish projectCubico unveils 100MW Scout Moor 2 in EnglandSSE, Vestas probe turbine blade damage at VikingOnPath sells shares in Kype Muir extensionRWE starts German wind repoweringSSE achieves first power at debut EU wind siteGalileo picks up 140MW French PV, wind portfolioSiemens Gamesa blade breaks at Swedish wind farmPNE offloads German wind farmRomanian wind farm powers upVestas secures 50MW Romanian orderRWE turns sod on German wind farmElawan picks up 200MW wind PPA Vindr wins Latvian wind auctionHydro settles Markbygden PPA terminationRWE to modernise Lasbek wind farmIt doesn’t blow in Europe: electricity in Germany has risen eight times in priceVestas bags 203MW US turbine orderAcciona Energia swoops on 300MW Texas windVestas investigates US turbine collapseRWE, Rivian ink Texas wind PPAAcciona Energia toasts first power at Canadian wind farmNova seals deals for 1GW of Texas windNordex says US onshore wind market to remain ‘large enough’ after Trump victoryTurbine deliveries begin at 506MW Oz arrayCIP launches Voyager Renewables in OzEBRD mulls backing 1.1GW Egyptian wind projectICG acquires 50% stake in Revent EnergyCompany installs the world’s largest onshore wind turbine with mind-blowing feature: ‘Set two new global records’

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Register now for the Irish Wind Farmers Association Annual Conference 2024 on Thursday 28th November at Lyrath Estate Kilkenny.The IWFA annual conference brings together industry leaders, policymakers, public sector representatives, experts and stakeholders in the energy sector to discuss the issues and next steps in the renewable energy sector. Networking Evening, Wednesday 27th November at 8pmWe are delighted to invite our conference delegates to join us for a networking evening in the Lyrath Estate Hotel Manor House Rooms on Wednesday, 27th November at 8pm, the night before the main conference. Please note, this networking event is available for the attendees, members, exhibitors, sponsors and speakers of the Annual Conference.Join us to network and meet fellow operators to share the knowledge and insights affecting the wind sector, provide updates on industry and policy matters, offer you a chance to promote your products/ services to the wind energy sector and market. Member Discount Code is available for active IWFA Members only, please email events@mnag.ie to receive the code.If you would like to book an exhibitor space at the event, please reserve a spot through TicketTailor or email our events team on events@mnag.ie or call 056 779 0856. For more information please contact Ailís on 056 779 0856 or email events@mnag.ie

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Stories from IrelandOne new wind farm approved by An Bord Pleanála in Q3EPA launches new Quarterly Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Ireland which showgreenhouse gas emissions decreased by 2.2 per cent in Quarter 1 2024Ireland’s State of the Environment Report 2024Ireland’s 2030 wind farm targets may not be hit ‘until 2044’ due to ‘broken’ planning systemWelcome for renewable energy measures in Budget 2025Ireland must speed up renewables or face huge fines, says EDF bossWind Energy Ireland disputes claims made on East Clare windfarm plansEnergia completes turbine installation at Irish siteRenewables firm asks court to declare State has ‘failed’ to approve enough green energy projectsSubstation plans for Laois wind farm lodged with An Bord PleanálaSwiss firm JC Montfort to enter Irish market with new wind farm

Market and RegulationSEM: Future Arrangements for System Services DASSA Product Review and Locational Methodology Decision PaperSEM: CRM T-1 CY2025/26 Capacity Auction Parameters Consultation PaperSEM: Market Monitoring Unit (MMU) monthly market report – July 2024SEM: Market Monitoring Unit (MMU) monthly market report – August 2024CRU: Two consultations relating to the implementation of the Price Control 5 (PC5) Regulatory FrameworkCRU: ESB Networks Demand Flexibility Product Procurement Consultation 2CRU: Government Electricity Scheme IV Guidance DocumentGov.ie: Consultation on the Electricity Market Design Directive

International StoriesEDF Renewables wins approval for Welsh wind farmGreen Switch deploys lidar at 24MW wind farmCWP Energy inks trading PPA for Scottish wind farmSainsbury’s signs Scottish wind PPANatural Power completes Scots wind site checksOX2 to manage Finnish wind farm Norway funds projects in developing nationsRWE closes citizen investment for 54MW Italian wind farmVestas secures 70MW German orderGermany agrees wind sector action planGerman wind industry calls for level playing fieldGoldwind seals 30MW turbine supply deal in Italy180MW Finnish duo enter productionKGAL buys 17-MW wind farm in western GermanyPoland’s Figene discloses sale of 18-MW wind farm with delayNuveen taps OX2 to manage 211-MW Finnish wind farmEnercon commissions 40MW Turkish wind farmAlcazar secures Serbian wind farm rightsVestas, Fortnum settle Russian disputeVestas wins 137MW US orderSany powers up 35MW test benchGE Vernova’s wind segment affected by incremental contract losses in Q3OX2 acquires 1GW Oz wind farmEBRD mulls loan for 1.1GW Egyptian projectKF Wind wins contract from KEPCO for 1,125 MW wind power project

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