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Stories from Ireland

Decision made on plans for wind farm in KilkennyHigher turbines gets go ahead in Leitrim windfarmRenewables power over half of Irish February demandIreland’s use of wind energy saved country more than €1.2bn on gas in 2024More evidence Ireland’s grid not fit for purposeMissing EU climate targets could leave Ireland facing a €26 billion bill

Market & Regulation

SEM: SEMO Price Control 2024-29 Draft Determination Consultation PaperSEM: SEMC Forward Work Programme October 2024 to September 2025SEM: Letter to Industry – Markets Participation GuidanceEIRGRID: Renewables powered over half of electricity in FebruaryCRU: Review of Large Energy Users Connection PolicyCRU: Electricity Networks Incentives and Reporting Information Paper 2023CRU: The Electricity Networks Stakeholder Engagement Evaluation PanelCRU: Notification to Suppliers: Certification of the PSO Levy/Payment, including the role of independent auditorsCRU: Notification to Suppliers: Submissions to the CRU for the 2025/26 Public Service Obligation (PSO) Levy or PaymentCRU: National Energy Demand Strategy Biannual Update Q1 2025

International Stories

OnPath picks key contractors for Mill Rig Wind FarmEnercon scoops 88MW Scots turbine orderFred Olsen takes FID on 88MW Scottish windCIP to take minority stake in Bute EnergyScotting planners reject Muirhall Energy’s 350-MW wind projectClean Power 2030 builds stability by cutting import relianceEU wind power goals slip further out of reach as industry demands urgent actionGE Vernova and Amazon ink agreement to address growing energy demandIlmatar starts up Finnish wind farmQualitas to repower German wind quartetEurope builds 16.4GW of wind in 2024Norwegian power firms make wind pactStatkraft powers up 47MW Spanish wind farmFornybar seeks environmental permit for Swedish wind farmWind power generated 24.7% of electricity in Spain up to FebruaryCasa dos Ventos and ArcelorMittal Brasil advance the operation of the Babilônia Centro wind power plantGermany set to secure energy independence, but narrowly miss climate targetGreece ranks among Europe’s wind energy leadersEurowind plans 1200MW wind projectKommunalkredit launches €200m green bondEmergy offloads 168MW Serbian wind farmRES turns sod on 168MW Canadian wind schemeNorth America’s largest wind turbines head for construction in Nova ScotiaLRE Repowers Caprock Wind, Boosting Efficiency and Strengthening US Energy ResilienceMDU Resources Announces Plans to Invest in Badger Wind FarmEDF Renewables and Masdar sign PPA with Soluna to supply wind energyWind projects of 2.4 GW secure green tick by Australia’s governmentNordex swoops on 112MW Brazilian windConstruction begins on 140MW wind farmPolaris Renewable Energy closes buy of 26-MW wind farm in Puerto RicoNordex receives an order for wind turbines from Auren Energia in Brazil for 112 MW of wind powerNEAG obtains EUR 15m to build onshore wind farms in GermanyChina’s wind turbine exports surgeNew 140 MW wind farm in South Africa

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Newsletter Sponsored byEntrustIFACMKOPrepay Power Energy Trading We are excited to announce the date of the Irish Wind Farmers Association Annual Conference 2025! Make sure to mark your calendars for Thursday, November 27, 2025, as we gather at the prestigious Lyrath Estate Convention Centre, Kilkenny for a day of engaging discussions, networking opportunities, and informative presentations. To find out more about the IWFA Annual Conference 2025 and to book your ticket, visit our official event page. A Member Discount Code is available exclusively for current IWFA members. Please email events@mnag.ie to request your code. 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 the 26th Nov at 8pm Join us for a networking evening in the Lyrath Estate Hotel Manor Rooms on Wednesday the 26th November at 8pm, the night before the main conference. This networking event is open to attendees, members, exhibitors, sponsors and speakers of the Annual Conference.Book your ticketStories from IrelandGrid capacity prevents more wind energy savingsFlogas expands energy partnership deal with Irish TarErova Energy inks Irish CPPA with CareyGlassSurprise expressed in Leitrim with findings contained in wind energy survey4 in 5 People Support Ireland’s Growing Wind Energy SectorIreland’s energy regulator proposes policy requiring data centers to match load with new power generationEDF Renewables Ireland to host public exhibition on proposed Roscommon wind farmWexford landowners encouraged to attend event focusing on forestry and renewable energyIreland ‘lagging’ behind other countries on infrastructure, watchdog says€10,000 Bursary for students pursuing studies related to renewable energy Market & RegulationSEM: MMU Weekly Report 27 January 2025EIRGRID: Renewables provided close to 40% of electricity in JanuaryEIRGRID: EirGrid welcomes East Meath – North Dublin project planning permissionGOV.ie: Just Transition Commission Agendas and MinutesEIB: BNP Paribas, EIB aim to unleash £8bn of wind investmentInternational StoriesStormont backs GB Energy Bill despite concern over ‘lack of detail’Dorset wind farm starts operationRES files plans for 92MW Scottish wind projectOctopus platform sells out first two wind projectsFred Olsen Renewables unveils 65MW Highland wind schemeCollett delivers Limekiln componentsFull Circle bags wind maintenance gigLow Carbon downsizes Scottish wind schemeGreat British Energy interim CEO appointedBlair Hill Wind farm plans could create £165 million boost to local economyEolus secures permit for Swedish projectSSE powers up French wind farmNatural Power delivers technical support for wind farm financingNordex toasts bumper service year with contracts totalling 8.5GWSUSI sells onshore wind farms in France, FinlandPexapark, NextWind ink wind trading dealQair wins 61MW German wind contractLocus Energy AB acquires three wind farms in FinlandSiemens Gamesa to expand its blade manufacturing plant in France for 14 MW wind turbinesThe Xunta is launching the repowering of the 25 oldest wind farms in Galicia, which will allow the removal of 800 wind turbinesTürkiye to install 1 GW wind energy capacity in 2025Acciona installs final turbine at 280MW wind farm‘New US tariffs could spell 7% rise in onshore wind costs’ Innergex sees Q4 earnings riseDP Energy Secures Approval For 430MW Wind Farm In Queensland, AustraliaEnvision bags 58MW turbine orderAdani exits Sri Lankan wind projectsMajor solar, wind energy projects go operational in EgyptThe best wind turbines and innovations of 2024The big question for onshore wind: what to do with ageing wind turbines?Become a Member of IWFA To apply for IWFA annual Membership, please fill out the online application form and a member of our team will be in contact.   Member benefits:Reduced price access to annual events including: Annual Conferences, Annual Workshops & Regular Topic WorkshopsCommunications – opportunity to gain access to our member only updates and our newsletterInput into the topical policy submissions and policy development (ISEM/RATES)Support from IWFA office in Kilkenny to seek assistance of the IWFA members in your project development.Business success and benefits through networking, knowledge sharing and lobbyingLinks to affiliated companies supplying services to the wind industry (legal, technical, maintenance, Grid connection, planning, construction, servicing etc)Access to 20 years of Independent Wind Developer experienceMost importantly, it ensures your views and interests are heard and considered at a national level, and gives you the opportunity to network with like-minded people and entrepreneurs. We are excited to welcome new and passionate professionals to join our association who share a common goal and challenges.  Apply for Membership

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