25 March, 2025
Do not leave 80 by 30 target blowing in the wind
Speaking after the Northern Ireland Assembly passed a motion on the Green Energy Transition, Steven…
Steven Agnew, Director of RenewableNI, reflects on his time at 2025 WindEurope in Copenhagen, an annual European conference and exhibition with over 16,000 attendees which aims to put wind energy…
RenewableNI Director Steven Agnew has expressed his support following the launch of EnergyCloud NI’s first project in Northern Ireland where renewable energy will be used to help tackle fuel poverty.…
The Energy Strategy Action Plan 2025 (March 2025) which sets out a roadmap for 2025 to advance the transition towards secure, affordable and clean energy has been published by the…
25 March, 2025
CPPAs explained
Tuesday 29 April | 10.30am - 12.30pm Post Easter join us for the second RenewableNI…
26 February, 2025
Climate Change Committee’s new Carbon Budget highlights offshore wind and energy storage as key technologies in UK’s future power system
Commenting on the Climate Change Committee’s 7th Carbon Budget which has been released today, covering…
11 February, 2025
The UK’s premier renewable energy event for women returns
Women In Renewables, the only all-female energy conference returns for the third time, on Tuesday…
01 January, 2025
A new year and new hope
RenewableNI Director Steven Agnew looks ahead to what 2025 will bring for the renewable energy…
18 December, 2024
RenewableNI 2024 Review
Growing a sustainable, trusted organisation Director's reflection I end 2024 with a feeling of ‘nearly…
16 December, 2024
RenewableUK welcomes Government’s Clean Power 2030 Action Plan
Commenting on today’s publication of the Government’s Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, which sets out…
19 November, 2024
Solar Potential to generate economy as well as clean energy
A new solar report by KPMG revealed the industry has the potential to contribute up…
15 November, 2024
RenewableNI Director reflects on COP29 and funding climate change
COP29 runs until 22 November in Baku Azerbaijan, with Energy being today’s topic (15th) –…
04 November, 2024
RenewableNI responds to the draft Programme for Government
RenewableNI, the voice of the renewable electricity, responded this week to the Northern Ireland Executive’s…
25 September, 2024
The Clean Revolution – Stormont Offshore Industry Event
Wednesday 25 September | 12.00pm-3.00pm RenewableNI highlighted the exciting potential of the offshore wind industry…
10 September, 2024
Investing in renewables saves consumers’ money
A new report by Baringa has revealed that achieving the 80 per cent renewable electricity…
09 September, 2024
RenewableNI comment on the new Programme for Government
The new draft Programme for Government has set three missions – People, Planet and Prosperity,…
05 September, 2024
RenewableNI comment on disappointing Renewable Generation stats
The Department for the Economy has published the latest renewable electricity generation figures –showing a…
03 September, 2024
GB renewables awarded Contracts for Difference
As Northen Ireland waits for delivery of a new renewable electricity support scheme, the GB…
21 August, 2024
RenewableNI meet Economy Minister
RenewableNI attended the Department for the Economy on Tuesday 20 August for an in-depth meeting…
08 August, 2024
High support for grid investment – new polling
Polling shows most people support new grid infrastructure and feel frustrated when renewable energy projects…
25 June, 2024
RenewableNI Communications and Marketing vacancy
RenewableNI has a current vacancy for a Communications and Marketing Officer. Pay and Conditions of…
17 June, 2024
Global offshore wind capacity increases by more than a fifth over last year, reaching 75 gigawatt milestone
A new report published today by RenewableUK shows that global offshore wind operational capacity has…
10 June, 2024
Latest renewable electricity report disappointing read
The Department for the Economy has published the latest renewable electricity generation figures – and…
05 June, 2024
Infrastucture Minister meets RenewableNI
Thank you to Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd for an engaging meeting with RenewableNI this morning…
24 April, 2024
Renewable Electricity Support Scheme seminar brings DfE and key industry players together
RenewableNI’s successful series of renewable energy seminars in partnership with A&L Goodbody continued this week…
09 April, 2024
Renewable electricity support scheme will incentivise boom
RenewableNI, the voice of the renewable electricity industry, has welcomed the publication of the new…
28 March, 2024
Wind generates record annual percentage of UK electricity, while fossil fuels drop to record low
New statistics published today by the Government show that wind generated a record 28.7% of…
20 March, 2024
RenewableNI announces new Chair and Deputy
RenewableNI today named their new Chair and Deputy, who will deliver leadership and expertise for…
08 March, 2024
RenewableNI empowering women and inspiring inclusivity
Over one hundred women from the renewable energy sector gathered in Belfast this week to…
07 March, 2024
Economy Minister delaying progress on renewables
RenewableNI has issued a warning as the latest clean electricity figures, published by DfE, show…
12 February, 2024
RNI writes to MLAs on Planning Process
On average it takes over three years for a wind farm application to be determined,…
05 February, 2024
Renewable Energy Event for Women returns
RenewableNI is once again ensuring a diversity of voices are heard in the renewable energy…
03 February, 2024
RenewableNI welcomes return of Executive
Speaking on the announcement of Assembly return, Steven Agnew, RenewableNI Director, said: “RenewableNI welcomes the…
23 January, 2024
Planning Appeals Timelines Jeopardising Renewable Targets
RenewableNI issued a stark warning in response to news from the Planning Appeals Commission (PAC)…
19 January, 2024
Wind power cut £243million spending on gas
A new report has revealed that in 2023, Northern Ireland spending on gas was cut…
10 January, 2024
Planning in the spotlight
RenewableNI welcomes the publication of the NI Chamber’s ‘Planning Improvement and Reform Position Paper’ today,…
07 December, 2023
RenewableNI responds to Renewable Generation figures
RenewableNI is disappointed to see the latest clean electricity figures, published by DfE, show a…
05 December, 2023
Supporting Renewables good for consumer – RenewableNI report
A new RenewableNI report sets out how supportive Department for the Economy (DfE) policy can…
30 November, 2023
What has changed since UK held COP26 – RenewableNI Director reflects
COP28 is taking place in Dubai until 12 December, as international leaders and agencies come…
15 November, 2023
Smart Energy powering the revolution
RenewableNI’s annual Smart Energy Conference took place on Thursday 19 October to a packed-out venue.…
07 November, 2023
RenewableUK responds to the King’s Speech
Government commits to attract record levels of investment in renewables in King’s Speech - but…
05 September, 2023
Northern Ireland unattractive to renewable investors – Accelerating Renewables report
Northern Ireland will struggle to attract investment or meet its renewable electricity 2030 target without…
25 July, 2023
RenewableNI shortlisted for Best Event
RenewableNI has been shortlisted for Best Event in the CIPR Pride Awards 2023 for the…
29 June, 2023
Strategic planning policy draft needs radical shakedown
Northern Ireland’s membership group and voice of the renewable electricity industry RenewableNI has issued a…
24 May, 2023
The Crown Estate at RenewableNI Offshore event
RenewableNI was pleased to facilitate a visit by The Crown Estate today (Wednesday 24 May)…
19 April, 2023
Renewable Energy Seminar: Timing concerns surrounding permissions and grid connections
The length of time needed by Northern Ireland planning authorities to process applications for renewable…
06 April, 2023
RenewableNI responds to the Planning Consultation
Director of RenewableNI, Steven Agnew, comments on the publication of the Revised regional Strategic Planning…
20 March, 2023
Planning change needed to address climate change
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a Synthesis Report today that they say…
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