18 May, 2026
REPG Explained: Why it matters for energy bills, security and investment in Northern Ireland
In this edition of Policy Unpacked, Judith Rance explores why Renewable Electricity Price Guarantee (REPG)…
In this edition of Policy Unpacked, Judith Rance explores why Renewable Electricity Price Guarantee (REPG) is a turning point for Northern Ireland’s energy system. As costs rise and demand for…
Wednesday 6 May | 10.30am - 12.30pm RenewableNI in partnership with A&L Goodbody, renewable energy seminar, 'Policy, Markets and Momentum' brought together industry, finance and policy perspectives at a pivotal…
In this edition of Policy Unpacked, Madeleine Clarke explores the opportunities and challenges for onshore and offshore wind in Northern Ireland. With strong and consistent Atlantic winds, Northern Ireland (NI)…
12 May, 2026
Policy, Markets and Momentum
Wednesday 6 May | 10.30am - 12.30pm RenewableNI in partnership with A&L Goodbody, renewable energy…
20 April, 2026
WindEurope Explainer: Why Wind Matters in Northern Ireland’s Renewable Energy Transition
In this edition of Policy Unpacked, Madeleine Clarke explores the opportunities and challenges for onshore…
14 April, 2026
Mark Richardson, Smart Energy Conference
Mark Richardson, RenewableNI Director opened this year's Smart Energy conference setting out the importance of…
30 March, 2026
Judith Rance, Smart Energy closing
Good afternoon everyone. I hope you enjoyed that Smart Energy video and shows the potential…
27 March, 2026
Renewable energy benefits of energy security, climate protection and economic growth set out at Smart Energy
Northern Ireland’s premier renewable energy event, RenewableNI’s Smart Energy conference, took place in Belfast yesterday…
23 February, 2026
Smart Energy: Northern Ireland’s leading renewable energy conference returns in five weeks
With just five weeks to go, RenewableNI is preparing to welcome business leaders, investors, policymakers…
10 February, 2026
RenewableNI welcomes Local Power Plan projects in Northern Ireland
Great British Energy and UK Government published the Local Power Plan today (10 February), backed…
30 January, 2026
We have the coastline, the talent and the wind for offshore – now is the time for action
This week, the RenewableNI team brought together a strong mix of MLAs, civil servants, industry…
14 January, 2026
AR7 and Northern Ireland: RenewableNI answers the top five questions
The UK’s seventh clean power auction, Allocation Round 7 (AR7), has set new records for…
08 January, 2026
RenewableUK announces new CEO to champion clean energy future
RenewableUK has announced the appointment of Tara Singh as its next Chief Executive. She will…
16 December, 2025
Renewable Electricity Price Guarantee – shedding some light on the long-awaited scheme
RenewableNI and A&L Goodbody have delivered the latest in their energy seminar series, this time…
04 December, 2025
Meet the new RenewableNI Director: Mark Richardson on driving renewable progress in Northern Ireland
Mark Richardson took up post as the new RenewableNI Director in mid-November. In an exclusive…
19 September, 2025
RenewableNI welcomes new support scheme as key to unlock investment
RenewableNI, the voice of Northern Ireland’s renewable electricity industry, has hailed the new Renewable Energy…
16 September, 2025
RenewableNI appoints new Director
RenewableNI has announced the appointment of Mark Richardson as their new Director. Currently Head of…
04 September, 2025
Renewable generation in Northern Ireland stagnates
Figures released today by the Department for the Economy show 43.1 per cent of Northern…
07 August, 2025
Magheramore Wind Farm approved
RenewableNI is delighted to see the decision for a new wind farm granted planning permission…
19 June, 2025
Women in Renewables mentoring scheme launched
A new mentoring scheme designed to increase the number of women in the renewable energy…
17 June, 2025
55,000 people work in wind in UK
55,000 people now work in the UK wind industry, including 40,000 in offshore wind -…
05 June, 2025
RenewableNI Director calls for urgent action after renewable generation figures fall again
Renewable electricity generation in Northern Ireland has fallen once again, highlighting an alarming decline that…
04 June, 2025
Steven Agnew announces move to RenewableUK
After six years of incredible leadership, Steven Agnew, RenewableNI Director, will be stepping down from…
07 May, 2025
Women in Renewables mentoring programme
Are you interested in the ground breaking Women in Renewables mentoring programme? As part of…
15 April, 2025
RenewableNI proud to support EnergyCloud NI at launch of innovative project with Northern Ireland Housing Executive
RenewableNI Director Steven Agnew has expressed his support following the launch of EnergyCloud NI’s first…
01 April, 2025
RenewableNI Reacts To Energy Strategy Action Plan
The Energy Strategy Action Plan 2025 (March 2025) which sets out a roadmap for 2025…
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…
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…
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