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RenewableNI is the voice of the renewable electricity industry.

RenewableNI members are building our future energy system, powered by clean electricity.

We bring them together to deliver that future faster; a future which is better for industry, billpayers, and the environment. We support member companies as we work together to achieve zero carbon electricity by 2035. Our members are business leaders, technology innovators, and expert thinkers from right across industry.

As a collaboration between Wind Energy Ireland (WEI) and RenewableUK (RUK), RenewableNI (RNI) also work closely with both trade bodies on issues impacting the renewable electricity industry across the UK and Ireland.

The RenewableNI Ambition

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ZERO BY 2030

The International Energy Agency (IEA) states that all advanced economies must achieve zero carbon electricity by 2035. This is now reflected in UK Government policy.
Northern Ireland has one of the greatest wind resources in the world and is well positioned to meet this target.

80 BY 30

We currently have a 1.8GW renewable capacity. The NI Climate Change Act set a target of 80% renewables by 2030. This will require more than doubling the renewable electricity generation to meet the growth in demand as we electrify heat and transport.

RenewableNI Strategic Objectives

System

securing a net zero system

Policy

shaping public policy infrastructure

Members

supporting RenewableNI members to thrive, lead and innovate

Organisation

growing a sustanable, trusted organisation

The Present

2000

jobs created by the renewable electricity industry

m/year

in rates

144

m/year

operations and development spend

of NI electricity from renewables in 2022

2.4

m annual

annual community benefits

80 by 30 Target

80 by 30 would generate over £5bn GVA for NI economy

365

m/year

operations & maintenance spend

2500

of additional renewable capacity

reduction in CO2 emissions

2500

new jobs

potential of renewable industry

.1 bn

2030 GVA from onshore wind

Key Achievements

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1.5

invested by the renewables industry directly in NI

135

saved on consumer bills since 2000

494

saved on gas by onshore wind generation in 2022

Currently our grid can accommodate up to 70% renewable electricity at any one time due to world leading innovations.

tonnes of carbon saved in past 20 years

1684

current renewable electricity capacity

Enough renewable capacity to power over 700,000 homes.

Careers

With £1.5bn invested in renewables in Northern Ireland, renewable energy is one of the fastest-growing industries in the region. By working within the sector, you are helping shape the future of the renewable electricity in Northern Ireland.

Career choices in the renewable energy sector are wide-ranging and diverse, from project managers and engineers, to communications professionals and business developers.

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