Month: August 2024

Report by Paul Ridden in New Atlas

Interview of Jerry Murphy by Philip Boucher-Hayes on RTE Radio 1

Report on RTE

Report by Giles Parkinson in Renew Economy – Electricity Prices Rise when Renewable Production Falls

Report by Rachael Williamson in Renew Economy – Planning Approval for large Government Owned Wind Farm

Report by Andrew Choulding in ABC News – Planning in Western Australia

Report by Will Goodbody on RTE

Report by Lynda Kiernan on Laois Live

Report by David Leitch in Renew Economy

The Irish Wind Farmers’ AssociationNewsletter Sponsored byEntrust[http://]IFACMKOPrepay Power Energy TradingRegister 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.ieREGISTER HEREStories from IrelandWind energy planning decisions too slow, industry claims  WuXi in Dundalk gets go ahead for 80 metre wind turbine ‘RESS4 unlikely to achieve renewables capacity targets’ Plans for Kildare Bord Na Mona wind farm not due to be lodged until next year Market and RegulationSEM: T-4 2028/29 Capacity Auction: Updated Timetables for Intermediate Length Contract (ILC) Process & Unit Specific Price Cap (USPC) Process SEM: SEM – 24 – 051 2027-28 T-4 Volumes Information Note SEM: Workshop 37B Consultation Paper SEM: SEM – 24 – 052 Capacity Market Code Urgent Modifications Workshop 37B Consultation SEM: MMU Weekly Report – 24 June 2024 SEM: MMU Weekly Report – 01 July 2024 SEM: MMU Weekly Report – 08 July 2024 SEM: MMU Weekly Report 15 July 2024 CRU: National Energy Demand Strategy CRU: Wind Energy Ireland Response to National Energy Demand Strategy GOV.ie: National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) 2021-2030  International StoriesUK government to launch onshore wind taskforce EIB to offer security for turbine manufacturers Plans explored for renewables rollout on royal land Coriolis, ESB unveil 80MW Welsh wind scheme Nordex secures 141.6MW Spanish order  Vestas wins 49MW German supply deal Germany reduces onshore wind tender volume Vestas V90 retrofit solution goes live Qualitas wins 40MW German tender Clearway signs PPA for 315MW US wind project Nordex launches 5MW US model Vestas bags 117MW US order Vestas bags 136MW US repowering order  176MW NZ array hits full power  EDF commissions 480MW Brazilian array AGEL commissions first Khavda turbines

Article by Tyler Hansen, Abraham Silverman, Elizabeth J. Wilson and Erin Baker in The Conversation

Report by Cait Caden in the Irish Examiner