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Powering our energy future, RenewableNI is working with industry and government to create a zero carbon electricity system.
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🤝 Welcome to our newest Silver Member, Realise Energy Services!

They bring expert wind O&M services to landowners, businesses & developers across NI.

We’re also pleased to have Tim Blackmore, Commercial Director join our Strategic Council.

Learn more 👉 bit.ly/45nIix4
August 6, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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This #NationalInternDay, we’re celebrating future leaders at A&L Goodbody & RES! 💼

23 A&L Goodbody interns tackled contracts & deals, while RES intern Conor O’Carroll powered through wind, solar & storage projects.

👏 Here’s to the next generation! #RenewableNI
July 28, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Save the date! 📅

Join @renewableni.bsky.social, Energy Storage Ireland and A&L Goodbody LLP for a special #RenewableEnergy seminar and networking lunch as we discuss Long Duration Energy Storage (#LDES) as a solution to dispatch down.

📌 Thursday 4th September, 10:30am 👉http://bit.ly/4lU65eO
July 23, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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RenewableNI Director Steven Agnew spoke to The Planner on recent figures showing a drop in NI’s renewable electricity generation.🗣️

📖 Read more: The Planner magazine bit.ly/3HXkmbX

#RenewableNI #CleanEnergy
Renewable electricity generation declines in Northern Ireland
Figures from Northern Ireland’s Department for Economy show that in the year to March 2025, renewable generation fell by 2.4 percentage points compared to the same period during the previous year.
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June 26, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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👏 Brilliant to see ERG supporting Drumsurn’s Little Rascals Playgroup with £9k for outdoor learning!

@renewableni.bsky.social member ERG is helping nearly 30 children learn through nature & play, a great example of community benefit in action. 🌿

#PowerOfRenewables
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June 19, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Congrats to everyone who took part in the pilot of our #WomeninRenewables Mentoring Scheme with Belfast Met, a programme designed to support more women into the renewables sector. 💪

To register interest in taking part as a mentor or mentee, visit RenewableNI.com/WiR
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June 19, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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Great news for NI’s renewables sector! 💡🌱

Congrats to A&L Goodbody LLP on Kevin Murphy’s appointment as Partner & Head of Real Estate in Belfast. With strong expertise in renewables & commercial property, this is great news for NI’s clean energy future.

#RenewableNI
June 13, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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Many thanks to @rspbni.bsky.social for their event this week examining an important issue – Embedding Nature's Recovery in Offshore Development.

As we work towards our energy goals, it's crucial we not only protect our natural environment, but help it thrive.
This picture shows an image of seven people in a line up in front of an orange wall with two white pillars, with RenewableNI Director Steven Agnew to the left. At the front of the line-up, two women hold up a picture showing a puffin in flight below the words 'Together we can deliver more for nature'.
June 10, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Figures from @economy-ni.gov.uk's latest renewable electricity generation report, published today, show a drop of 8 percentage points from peak NI renewable generation in 2022.

@renewableni.bsky.social Director @stevenagnew.bsky.social comments on the latest figures here 👉 shorturl.at/dN7FR
June 5, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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📰 In a new article published as part of Agenda NI's #EnergyReport, @renewableni.bsky.social Director Steven Agnew reflects on the current state of the sector in NI – and says while it’s an exciting time for the industry, it's not time for complacency.

Full article 👉https://shorturl.at/4xtON
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May 30, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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@renewableni.bsky.social welcomes today’s launch of the Green Skills Action Plan from @economy-ni.gov.uk.

We urge all stakeholders to commit and engage with the action plan as we work towards a sustainable economy.

Find out more 👉 shorturl.at/LH2mz
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May 29, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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At an exciting – if demanding – time for the renewables sector, #OffshoreWind energy could deliver a sea-change for NI.

@renewableni.bsky.social looks at our offshore potential in the latest @windenergyireland.bsky.social magazine. Full article page 21 👉 shorturl.at/mc4yb
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May 29, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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@renewableni.bsky.social Director @stevenagnew.bsky.social today joins leaders and innovators from across the renewables sector as @windenergyireland.bsky.social’s Offshore Conference 2025 begins in Dublin.

If you’re at the conference, pop over and say👋

More details 👉 shorturl.at/K3aM7
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May 27, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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Many thanks to Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins for meeting the @renewableni.bsky.social team yesterday.

We discussed the importance of moving forward with key infrastructure measures to deliver on the benefits of renewables, and welcome the constructive approach from the Department.
This image shows (L-R) RenewableNI Director Steven Agnew, RenewableNI Deputy Chair Sara Tinsley, Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins, Emma Turley, Director, Planning, at Turley and Tamasin Fraser, RenewableNI Chair.
May 22, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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This #WorldBeeDay, check out our pollinator-friendly wind farm management guide. Let’s conserve our biodiversity and support the humble but mighty bee! 🐝

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May 20, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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Congratulations to all the finalists and winners who attended Business Eye's Sustainability and ESG Awards at Culloden Estate and Spa last night.

An inspiring night celebrating NI businesses committed to excellence in sustainability. 👏 👏 👏
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May 16, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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📢 Join @renewableni.bsky.social and A&L Goodbody for the latest in our seminar series, this time about the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), something we’ll all be hearing much more about in the months ahead.

Find out more and register for tickets 👉https://tinyurl.com/5hyeeahk
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May 15, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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As @belfasttelegraph.co.uk publishes its highly anticipated list of Northern Ireland’s Top 100 Companies, @renewableni.bsky.social Director @stevenagnew.bsky.social sheds some light on the reality of renewable investment in the region.

Read the full article 👉 shorturl.at/m5Vrr
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May 13, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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We’re pleased to welcome a new report from @intertradeireland.bsky.social and @everoze.bsky.social showcasing the incredible scale of economic opportunity in #OffshoreWind for SMEs across the island of Ireland. 👏🏻
Read the full report 👉 shorturl.at/Q2S7p
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May 9, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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It was great to welcome so many members and guests to @renewableni.bsky.social's session on #CPPAs.

In a thought-provoking seminar, our expert line-up demystified what can seem like a complex process and showcased the benefits CPPAs can bring.

Check out our blog renewableni.com/powering-rou...
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May 6, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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@renewableni.bsky.social has responded to a consultation from @economy-ni.gov.uk on how changes to the way costs linked with new connections to the electricity distribution network should be recovered.

Read our full response 👉 shorturl.at/GM3wh
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April 29, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Welcome to new @renewableni.bsky.social member, Juno Planning and Environmental Limited.

The Belfast-based firm is a leading independent planning and environmental consultancy.

We’re delighted to make the connection!

➡️ junoplanning.com

#NewMember #Environment #Renewables
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April 24, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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@renewableni.bsky.social Director @stevenagnew.bsky.social joined colleagues from @renewableuk.bsky.social and @windenergyireland.bsky.social at the 2025 Wind Europe conference in Copenhagen.

Read Steven’s latest blog, where he shares reflections from the event 👉 bit.ly/4jjqZmL
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April 18, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Welcome to new @renewableni.bsky.social member, CIP!
The Danish firm is a global leader in energy infrastructure investments, shaping the future of energy.

We’re excited to be joined by this talented team at a crucial time for the energy sector.

➡️ cip.com
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April 17, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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Delays to infrastructure are not only threatening NI's renewables target, they’re leaving consumers with needlessly high energy bills.

In a new @pivotalppf.bsky.social, @renewableni.bsky.social Policy Analyst Shane Corcoran explains what’s going wrong – and what must be done to get back on track.
pivotalpolicy.bsky.social Pivotal @pivotalpolicy.bsky.social · Apr 16
"Delays to grid infrastructure and the lack of a storage strategy are political choices, not technical inevitabilities." Shane Corcoran of @renewableni.bsky.social is this week's guest writer for Pivotal Platform. www.pivotalppf.org/our-work/piv...
April 16, 2025 at 10:04 AM