Wind Energy Ireland has launched its 2026–2030 strategy outlining a roadmap to transform Ireland into one of Europe’s first true electrostates powered by secure, affordable and home-grown clean electricity.
The organisation said the strategy, unveiled at its annual conference in Dublin, sets out how Ireland’s wind resources can strengthen energy independence, protect consumers from volatile fossil fuel markets and drive sustainable economic growth nationwide.
It added that the roadmap is built around delivering wind farms faster and at better value, while accelerating the shift to a resilient electrified economy across heat, transport and industry.
The strategy is structured around five goals covering grid, planning and regulatory reform, growing clean energy demand, building public support, developing a skilled workforce and enabling emerging technologies, and strengthening sector leadership.
“Becoming an electrostate involves far more than generating electricity, it is about ensuring we use that power to build a resilient, electrified, economy where Irish families and businesses can thrive,” said Noel Cunniffe, (pictured) chief executive of Wind Energy Ireland.
“By building wind farms faster, strengthening our electricity grid, adding more storage and electrifying our economy, Ireland can secure clean, affordable power while creating new opportunities right across the economy,” added Cunniffe.
The strategy is being launched at Wind Energy Ireland’s annual conference, which brings together policymakers, system leaders, developers, investors and innovators to examine how deployment can accelerate.
Discussions will focus on grid delivery, planning reform, onshore and offshore wind development, electrification and the policies needed to support a secure, competitive and wind-powered economy.
“With major grid investment under way, offshore wind moving from ambition to delivery and the electrification of our economy accelerating, the decisions we take now will shape Ireland’s energy system for decades to come,” said Cunniffe.