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Presentation of Position Paper GEAI

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Irina Tiugan
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The document discusses wind energy in Ireland. It notes that Ireland imports most of its energy from fossil fuels, costing billions annually and causing significant carbon emissions. Over 2,000 megawatts of wind energy have been installed on 182 wind farms. The document argues that increasing wind energy is essential to reducing emissions but must also benefit local communities. It examines arguments against wind but finds that community involvement and ownership increases acceptance and support for wind energy. The group supports expanding wind energy in a way that fully involves stakeholders and communities.

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Wind Energy in Ireland A Position Paper by Good Energies Alliance Ireland
16 March, 2015 2 Do you know… In Ireland: • 85% of our energy comes from fossil fuels - 90% of which is imported • In 2012, Ireland’s import bill was estimated at €6.5 billion and the use of the fossil fuels was responsible for 58 million tons of CO2 emissions • By November 2014 the Republic of Ireland had 182 wind farms, with a total installed capacity of 2190MW
16 March, 2015 3 The Thesis of our study The development of wind energy is an essential part of the decarbonisation of energy production in Ireland but such developments must have genuine benefits for and buy-in from the Irish people.
16 March, 2015 4 Wind energy – main arguments against • Few benefits for the local communities • No consultation during the planning process • Wind energy is intermittent • Wind turbines impact people, the environment and the wildlife
16 March, 2015 5 Wind energy – counter-arguments for Each argument against wind energy was analysed in detail and answered. In addition we found study cases: • Isle of Gigha, Scotland • Languedoc-Roussillon Region, France • Rheinland-Pfalz Region, Germany ... and drew conclusions from them!
16 March, 2015 6 We agree with the Thesis “The development of wind energy is an essential part of the decarbonisation of energy production in Ireland but such developments must have genuine benefits for and buy-in from the Irish people.” It is supported by the three pillars of sustainable development: 1. Social implications, 2. Economic gains and 3. Environmental protection.
16 March, 2015 7 Social implications Involving the people in project planning leads to greater acceptance. Where the community has a real stake in the project, it gets people more involved in community life. Community ownership leads to community pride!
16 March, 2015 8 Economic gains Wind energy substitutes for fossil fuels. For the 2010 – 2014 period: • wind generation meant €1 billion less spend on energy imports • 12 million tones reduction in CO2 emissions Wind energy projects can give revenue to local communities and will create many jobs.
16 March, 2015 9 Environmental protection Wind energy will: • reduce carbon emissions in Ireland and combat global warming. • reduce air pollution, which globally is the 6th leading cause of death. • cause less negative impact environmentally than fossil fuel power plants.
16 March, 2015 10 What we learned! • A collaborative planning process is essential in Ireland for wind energy projects to be acceptable to communities • Communities must get real benefits • The more wind power, the more constant the electricity output • Noise and visual impact are generally subjective
16 March, 2015 11 GEAI Position GEAI supports the future development of wind energy and considers that the development of wind energy, both on-shore and off-shore, is an essential part of the decarbonisation of energy production in Ireland. However, GEAI believes that wind energy projects must include a fully consultative planning process involving different stakeholders in the development process; and also must include genuine benefits for the Irish people and, in the case of on-shore developments, local communities. GEAI fully supports and encourages community ownership of wind energy projects and small neighbourhood wind energy projects.

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Presentation of Position Paper GEAI

  • 1. Wind Energy in Ireland A Position Paper by Good Energies Alliance Ireland
  • 2. 16 March, 2015 2 Do you know… In Ireland: • 85% of our energy comes from fossil fuels - 90% of which is imported • In 2012, Ireland’s import bill was estimated at €6.5 billion and the use of the fossil fuels was responsible for 58 million tons of CO2 emissions • By November 2014 the Republic of Ireland had 182 wind farms, with a total installed capacity of 2190MW
  • 3. 16 March, 2015 3 The Thesis of our study The development of wind energy is an essential part of the decarbonisation of energy production in Ireland but such developments must have genuine benefits for and buy-in from the Irish people.
  • 4. 16 March, 2015 4 Wind energy – main arguments against • Few benefits for the local communities • No consultation during the planning process • Wind energy is intermittent • Wind turbines impact people, the environment and the wildlife
  • 5. 16 March, 2015 5 Wind energy – counter-arguments for Each argument against wind energy was analysed in detail and answered. In addition we found study cases: • Isle of Gigha, Scotland • Languedoc-Roussillon Region, France • Rheinland-Pfalz Region, Germany ... and drew conclusions from them!
  • 6. 16 March, 2015 6 We agree with the Thesis “The development of wind energy is an essential part of the decarbonisation of energy production in Ireland but such developments must have genuine benefits for and buy-in from the Irish people.” It is supported by the three pillars of sustainable development: 1. Social implications, 2. Economic gains and 3. Environmental protection.
  • 7. 16 March, 2015 7 Social implications Involving the people in project planning leads to greater acceptance. Where the community has a real stake in the project, it gets people more involved in community life. Community ownership leads to community pride!
  • 8. 16 March, 2015 8 Economic gains Wind energy substitutes for fossil fuels. For the 2010 – 2014 period: • wind generation meant €1 billion less spend on energy imports • 12 million tones reduction in CO2 emissions Wind energy projects can give revenue to local communities and will create many jobs.
  • 9. 16 March, 2015 9 Environmental protection Wind energy will: • reduce carbon emissions in Ireland and combat global warming. • reduce air pollution, which globally is the 6th leading cause of death. • cause less negative impact environmentally than fossil fuel power plants.
  • 10. 16 March, 2015 10 What we learned! • A collaborative planning process is essential in Ireland for wind energy projects to be acceptable to communities • Communities must get real benefits • The more wind power, the more constant the electricity output • Noise and visual impact are generally subjective
  • 11. 16 March, 2015 11 GEAI Position GEAI supports the future development of wind energy and considers that the development of wind energy, both on-shore and off-shore, is an essential part of the decarbonisation of energy production in Ireland. However, GEAI believes that wind energy projects must include a fully consultative planning process involving different stakeholders in the development process; and also must include genuine benefits for the Irish people and, in the case of on-shore developments, local communities. GEAI fully supports and encourages community ownership of wind energy projects and small neighbourhood wind energy projects.