Ireland is a world leader in onshore wind energy and the integration of renewable power, and has some of the best offshore ewind resources on the planet. The first offshore wind projects are entering the planning system and new offshore and onshore auctions are coming up in 2024 and early 2025.

Ireland is in the process of finalising the SOuth Coast Designated Maritime Area Plan (DMAP), the first sub-national, forward maritime spatial plan for offshore renewable energy proposed by the State. The draft DMAP identifies 4 maritime areas for future offshore wind development off the South Coast of Ireland.

Now is the right time for sourcing opportunities, building the network and laying the foundations for what looks like along and prosperous future of offshore wind in Ireland. Ireland’s offshore wind market is relatively speaking in an emerging state. Yet, there are few places in the world, where the prospects for offshore wind development (and particularly floating and hydrogen) are as plentiful. With a sea area seven times its landmass, and with one of the best offshore renewable energy resources globally, Ireland has very significant potential in utilizing these resources to generate carbon-free renewable electricity.

The Government commits to at least 5GW of offshore wind energy generation by 2030, ramping up to 35GW by 2050. However, the potential is much higher; estimates range from 70 – 100 GW of (mainly floating) offshore renewable energy post 2030. This provides Ireland with the opportunity to become a major exporter of green energy, powering much of Europe by 2050 via wind generated electricity and hydrogen.

Now is the time to capitalize on your business opportunities, therefore we decided to participate in the second edition of the Wind Energy Trade Show, organized by Wind Energy Ireland (WEI).

Program

• November 5 – arrival in Dublin & visit to Rosslare Europort (confirmed)
• November 6 – NL Lounge @ Wind Energy Ireland Tradeshow
• November 7 – NL Lounge @ Wind Energy Ireland Tradeshow
• November 8 – company visits (possibly developers) & departure to the Netherlands

Netherlands Lounge

Holland Home of Wind Energy (HHWE), together with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Dublin and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), will set up a Netherlands Lounge at the Wind Energy Trade Show exhibition, with a floorspace of 48sqm, in which every company will get individual exposure. The Lounge is conveniently located at the expo hall, and can accommodate up to 12 companies.

The following services are included:

• Fully equipped joint Netherlands booth with customized national NL branding;
• Own poster desk for each participating company;
• Corporate photos and logo integrated in the Lounge graphics;
• Shared TV screen to display PowerPoint Presentation (max. 6 slides) OR corporate video (max. 1,5 min) in the Lounge;
• Host(ess)/support on site by HHWE, Dutch Embassy Dublin and RVO;
• Support in arranging individual meetings with Irish stakeholders;
• 1 exhibitor pass per company (additional passes €165 per exhibitor pass);
• Hotel and travel recommendation;
• Participation in the side event/program (TBC);
• Drinks & snacks in the Lounge; and
• Joint promotion.

Participation costs

PIB members                                  free of charge (additional exhibitor tickets €165,00 per person)
Non PIB members                          €2.750,00 (incl.1 exhibitor ticket, additional tickets €165,00 per person)

Participants are responsible for their own travel expenses. All prices are without VAT. To cover part of the fee, SME’s can apply for a SIB mission voucher that can amount to 80% of the eligible costs, up to €2,500. For more information about this SIB mission voucher, please visit the RVO website here.

More information and registration

Registration is currently only open for PIB Ireland members, who have priority over non members. Registration will open to non members from July 16 onwards. If you want to get informed once registration opens, please reach out to us via events@hhwe.eu.

Deadline for registration is August 30, 2024. Until August 9, PIB Ireland members have priority over non-members for the poster panel.
There are only 12 spots in the pavilion. Do’nt wait too long with your registration. 

For more information, please contact us via events@hhwe.eu.