Irish renewables developer DP Energy has appointed Lisa Enright as its new community liaison officer to engage with local communities about DP Energy’s offshore wind projects.
Headquartered in Buttevant in North Cork DP Energy has a 5GW portfolio of wind, solar and offshore energy projects across Ireland, Australia, the UK and Canada.
The company also has tidal energy projects ongoing in Canada, Scotland and Northern Ireland and is working in the wave energy sector with a strong focus on opportunities in the west of Ireland.
Enright will be responsible for engaging with local communities about DP Energy’s offshore wind projects.
Her role will involve gaining insights and feedback from the community and maintaining open channels of communications with all interested parties.
DP Energy has submitted foreshore site investigation licences for a number of offshore wind projects off the East, South and West Coasts of Ireland.
In order to develop these projects, DP Energy has partnered with global energy leader Iberdrola, one of the world’s largest renewable energy producers. Iberdrola.
DP Energy CEO Simon De Pietro said: “Lisa will act as a crucial liaison between stakeholders in our ongoing projects and this will be vital to help us complete our various goals and projects.”