Wind Powered Energy
Propelling Ireland to a greener future
Wind is one of Ireland’s most abundant and sustainable resources that is generating electricity for thousands of homes, businesses and communities across the country.
Wind power is making positive contributions to Ireland's energy policy objectives of securing diverse and sustainable supplies of energy at competitive prices and is crucial in delivering the targets outlined in the Climate Action Plan.
We are committed to investing and delivering energy from renewable sources with wind energy being a top priority across the Energia Group.
Wind energy with Energia
The Energia Group is proud to have 16 operational wind farms across the island of Ireland which generate over 300MW of renewable electricity. Combined with energy from Power Purchase Agreements, Energia delivers over 20% of Ireland’s wind energy.
What are the benefits of wind power?
Movement to wind powered energy will deliver cleaner, greener and more cost-efficient energy which benefits everyone;
The Environment
Wind energy reduces the reliance on electricity generated from the burning of fossil fuels
The Economy
Wind energy is creating new jobs with increasing requirements for renewable energy specialists.
Everyday living
Wind energy does not emit harmful gases unlike the conventional methods of electricity generation
How is the wind used to generate energy?
Wind farms housing multiple wind turbines are positioned in exposed areas such as hilly, mountainous, or offshore locations to capture high volumes of wind.
The power of the wind forces the blades of each wind turbine to rotate and as the blades move, they create kinetic energy. This kinetic energy travels down the central nacelle of the turbine where a generator then converts it into electrical energy or electricity which is this then transferred to the grid.
FAQs about Wind Energy
Whether you have an existing Power Purchase Agreement or you are interested to find out more about this option for your business, speak to our business energy team online, by email or phone.
By choosing a green energy plan with Energia your business will be taking positive steps on the road to operating more sustainably. As part of Ireland’s Climate Action plan there are specific targets for businesses in different sectors to support the collective effort to achieving net zero carbon emissions - opting for a green energy tariff is a simple step towards successfully reaching climate action targets.
When designing a wind farm, the extent of its visibility is reduced to the minimum technically possible. The layout of the wind farm is developed to minimise the impact of the way wind turbines will look in the landscape from where they can be seen.
At the outset of wind farm planning, a senior botanist is engaged to monitor each chosen site and confirm that a wind farm does not have any adverse effects on flora on the proposed site or its' environment. Sites are also carefully assessed in consultation with the National Parks & Wildlife Service, relevant Regional Fishery Boards and IWC Bird Watch Ireland. Each body will assess and confirm that the sites are "not near or inline with any migrating flight path and will not have any adverse effect on any other wildlife in the area".
If you have any concerns or more questions about the impacts of windfarms you can speak to our community liaison officer by emailing [email protected] or by calling +442890685992
At the outset of wind farm planning, a senior botanist is engaged to monitor each chosen site and confirm that a wind farm does not have any adverse effects on flora on the proposed site or its' environment. Sites are also carefully assessed in consultation with the National Parks & Wildlife Service, relevant Regional Fishery Boards and IWC Bird Watch Ireland. Each body will assess and confirm that the sites are "not near or inline with any migrating flight path and will not have any adverse effect on any other wildlife in the area".
If you have any concerns or more questions about the impacts of windfarms you can speak to our community liaison officer by emailing [email protected] or by calling +442890685992
When the wind is not blowing, the turbines cannot generate electricity but when this happens other energy sources take over and provide electricity to the National Grid so there will be no impact for your business. Helpfully there is direct correlation between wind speed and energy consumption. In the winter, winds are stronger and energy consumption is higher while in the summer winds are lower however consumption is lower. There is also more wind during the daylight hours than at night which also reflects demand.
All of our business energy plans and prices are tailored to your requirements, and we will ensure that the price you pay is highly competitive with best in market rates where possible. Speak to our business energy team today to get a quote for green energy for your business.