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AIRTRICITY ANNOUNCE CONSTRUCTION OF LARGEST OFFSHORE WIND FARM IN THE WORLD - 504MW GREATER GABBARD OFFSHORE WIND FARM
Airtricity has today announced that construction of the 504MW Greater Gabbard offshore wind farm will begin shortly. Once completed this will be the world’s largest offshore wind farm
244.5K 14.05.08
AIRTRICITY COMPLETES SALE TO SCOTTISH AND SOUTHERN ENERGY PLC
Dublin 15th February 2008. In January Airtricity announced that it had reached a definitive agreement to sell Airtricity to Scottish and Southern Energy Plc (“SSE”) for an equity value of approximately €1.1 billion. The total consideration to shareholders is approximately €1.8 billion which includes the proceeds from the recent disposal of Airtricity’s North American business unit. Today the company has announced that this sale process with SSE has been completed.
63.5K 15.02.08
AIRTRICITY WELCOMES SUPPORT FOR OFFSHORE WIND FARM DEVELOPMENT
Airtricity welcomes the decision by Minister Eamon Ryan to introduce a support mechanism for the development of Irish offshore wind farms.
62.5K 08.02.08
AIRTRICITY ANNOUNCES NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Airtricity today announced Paul Dowling as the new Chief Executive Officer. Paul has been with the company since it began and has held the position of Chief Operating Officer for the last number of years.
56.0K 01.02.08
AIRTRICITY ANNOUNCES SALE TO SCOTTISH AND SOUTHERN ENERGY PLC
The Board of Airtricity Holdings Limited (“Airtricity”), today announced that a definitive agreement has been reached to sell Airtricity to Scottish and Southern Energy Plc (“SSE”) for an equity value of approximately €1.1 billion. As part of the transaction SSE will assume liabilities of €375 million. The purchase price will include payment for the proceeds from the recent North American business unit (“Airtricity North America”) divestiture of approximately €0.8 billion. The combined purchase price, including the North American transaction net of transaction costs and other adjustments is approximately €1.8 billion. NTR plc (“NTR”), Ecofin and other shareholders representing in excess of 80% of the voting shares of Airtricity have approved and committed themselves to the transaction.
64.0K 07.01.08
Airtricity welcomes government pledge on offshore wind farms
Airtricity has today welcomed the major expansion plans for wind farms unveiled by John Hutton, UK Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform.
56.5K 10.12.07
AIRTRICITY SIGNS €1.5 MILLION DEAL WITH CORK CITY COUNCIL
Airtricity, has signed a new €1.5 million green energy contract with Cork City Council for a number of their premises including their Head office, City Hall, pump houses and the Jack Lynch Tunnel. The contract will allow Cork City Council to avoid almost 54,000 tonnes of CO2 being released into the atmosphere – equivalent to taking 1,280 cars off the road.
58.5K 06.12.07
Airtricity’s strategic review results in decision to commence sale process
Following the announcement on 4th October of the agreement to sell its North American business unit, Airtricity has undertaken a review of the strategic options for the remainder of its business. This review has resulted in a decision to commence the process for the sale of Airtricity Holdings Limited.
56.0K 22.11.07
Minister Michael Russell, MSP opens Braes of Doune wind farm
Airtricity today celebrated a significant milestone as Mike Russell, the Minister for the Environment, officially opened the leading renewable energy company’s 72MW Braes of Doune wind farm near Stirling. Turbine No. 13 at the wind farm took the UK’s installed wind power capacity to two gigawatts (2000 megawatts).
51.5K 13.11.07
Airtricity develops second Dutch offshore wind farm
Airtricity has been awarded site exclusivity by the Dutch Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management for its offshore wind farm at the location “Breeveertien II”. This is a major step for Airtricity in developing a second offshore wind farm in the Netherlands.
62.5K 12.11.07
Wind farm plans for Moel Fferm announced
Airtricity has announced proposals to submit a planning application for a wind farm of up to 22 turbines on land between the village of Talybont and Nant y Moch Reservoir, north of Aberystwyth.
59.5K 01.11.07
Airtricity Awarded Preferred Bidder Status, and Invited to Develop 100MW by Welsh Assembly Government
Airtricity confirmed that it was selected as preferred bidder to develop a 100MW wind farm on Welsh Assembly Government land. Airtricity was one of three Developers to be invited to develop on land managed by Forestry Commission Wales. The Company intends to develop the site known as “Area D” which has the capacity to develop a wind farm of approx. 100MW, subject to Planning Permission.
58.0K 31.10.07
BWEA Outstanding Contribution Award Presented to Chris Veal, Airtricity
BWEA’s 29th Annual Conference and Exhibition was this year held in Glasgow from 9th – 11th October. At a gala dinner in the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Wednesday 10th October, Chris Veal was presented with an award for his outstanding contribution to offshore wind at BWEA.
22.6K 11.10.07
Airtricity Announces Agreement for the sale of North American Business Unit to E.ON AG.
Airtricity today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its North American business unit (“Airtricity North America”) to E.ON AG for a purchase price equating to an enterprise value of approximately $1.4 billion and subject to closing adjustments.
67.6K 04.10.07
Airtricity Secures Further $330m Turbine Deal with GE Energy
Airtricity today announced the details of another groundbreaking deal for acquisition of wind turbines. Airtricity will purchase 250MW of GE 1.5MW turbines in an agreement worth approximately $ 330m. The turbines are due for delivery in 2009 and will support the company’s growth in the Texas, Midwest and Northeast markets.
57.0K 26.09.07
Greater Gabbard Offshore Wind secures large turbine deal with Siemens
Airtricity and Fluor have signed a reservation agreement to secure wind turbines from Siemens for the construction of its Greater Gabbard Offshore wind farm. The agreement, the largest ever to have been reached for offshore wind turbines, involves 140 Siemens SWT3.6-07 turbines for delivery in 2009 and 2010.
76.5K 19.09.07
Local Carrick Girl Wins Two Laptop Computers For Her Primary School By Dazzling The Judges In All-Irealnd Airtricity Poster Competition
The broadest smile in Carrick last Thursday belonged to local Woodburn Primary School-girl Erin Gillies whose artistic talents won her school
63.0K 19.09.07
Airtricity executes hedging agreement for its $231 million champion Wind Farm With Coral Energy Holding
Airtricity, Inc., a leading renewable energy company, announced that it has executed a multi-year hedge agreement for its 126.5 megawatt Champion Wind Farm with Coral Energy Holding, L.P. (Coral)
32.0K 05.09.07
Airtricity executes hedging agreement for its $231 million champion Wind Farm With Coral Energy Holding
Airtricity, Inc., a leading renewable energy company, announced that it has executed a multi-year hedge agreement for its 126.5 megawatt Champion Wind Farm with Coral Energy Holding, L.P. (Coral)
31.8K 05.09.07
New wind farm plans for Bagot’s Park announced
Airtricity has announced proposals to submit a planning application for a wind farm of up to eight turbines on the Bagot’s Park Estate north of Abbots Bromley, near Uttoxeter.
250.2K 05.09.07
Decision on Whiteside Hill 25.3MW wind farm
Airtricity is delighted with today’s decision by Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Nithsdale Area regulatory committee to support the company’s proposal for a 25.3MW wind farm at Whiteside Hill, near Sanquhar.
26.7K 30.08.07
22 MW wind farm planned for North Devon
Airtricity has announced its proposal to submit a planning application for a wind farm of up to 11 turbines on Paul’s, Wester Bullaford and Luckett Moors, in north Devon.
32.3K 29.08.07
Centrica acquires 50 per cent shareholding in Airtricity’s Braes of Doune wind farm in Scotland
Airtricity and Centrica have finalised their joint venture arrangements for the Braes of Doune wind farm in Scotland
24.9K 01.08.07
Airtricity opens 48MW Bindoo wind farm in Co. Cavan
The new facility is the second largest Airtricity wind farm on the island of Ireland and will save the release of over 120,000 tonnes of CO2
27.3K 01.08.07
Whistling in the wind
Wind power is constantly underplayed in Ireland.
367.2K 05.07.07
Adam Bruce elected Chair of the BWEA
Adam Bruce, UK Chief Executive of Airtricity, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, has been elected today to the Chair of the British Wind Energy Association,
33.4K 18.06.07
Airtricity officially opens 124MW forest creek wind farm in west Texas
The new wind farm, along with the other airtricity wind farms now under development, will raise the company's output in Texas to more than 550 Megawatts
31.6K 31.05.07
AIRTRICITY FINALIZES LARGEST WIND PROJECT TO DATE
Airtricity, Inc., announced the construction of its largest wind farm to date. The 209 megawatt Roscoe Wind Farm will provide power to TXU Wholesale, a subsidiary of TXU Corp., under a five-year sales contract. The project area stretches into three counties and will cover nearly 30,000 acres when it is completed.
60.0K 15.05.07
FINE GAEL ENERGY CONFERENCE
Speech by Eddie O’Connor at the Fine Gael Energy Conference
74.5K 25.04.07
Airtricity expands into Europe with an investment in Portugal
Airtricity, the world leading renewable energy company, today announced its first foray into the development of Continental European onshore wind farms with the establishment of a joint venture to develop wind farms in Northern Portugal, resulting in an investment worth up to €800 million over the next 2-3 years.
60.0K 19.04.07
Airtricity lodges appeal
Airtricity has lodged an appeal with the Scottish Executive against the decision by Highland Council in December to refuse planning permission for its wind farm at Beinn Rosail, Strath Oykel near Invercassley.
62.0K 27.02.07
Airtricity backed consortia to energise Texas with 4,200MW of wind energy via new $1.5 billion transmission loop
A consortia backed by Airtricity today announced its commitment to the construction of a ground-breaking electricity transmission ‘loop’ in the Texas Panhandle Plains region.
52.5K 19.02.07
Greater Gabbard wind farm receives consent
Greater Gabbard Offshore Winds Limited (GGOWL), an Airtricity and Fluor joint venture, today received planning permission for the construction of an offshore wind farm to be located 25km off the coast of Suffolk in the Outer Thames Estuary.
70.5K 19.02.07
Minister launches schools programme on wind farms
A schools education programme about wind farms was launched today (19 February) at Stanley Primary School, Ardrossan. The interactive educational programme has been devised by Airtricity.
54.0K 19.02.07
Duke of York meets with Airtricity
The Duke of York, Prince Andrew, will today meet with Airtricity Chief Executive Eddie O’Connor, as well as Fluor Managing Director Patrick Flaherty, as the two companies prepare to receive a planning decision for the Greater Gabbard Offshore Wind Farm.
60.5K 05.02.07
Airtricity closes Third Tranche of Development LoanNote through Dolmen Securities raising €120m.
Airtricity has successfully raised €120m through a third tranche of its popular Development LoanNote. Dolmen Securities hold the exclusive mandate for these transactions delivering them well ahead of schedule.
58.0K 12.01.07
Airtricity expands Mezzanine Facility with Barclays Capital by €40m and brings Investec into the Deal
Airtricity has negotiated an expansion of the Mezzanine Facility put in place last year with Barclays Capital. The additional capacity of €40m will all be taken up by Investec, the international specialist bank, who are being brought into the Facility on a pari passu basis with Barclays.
60.0K 12.01.07
Airtricity signs partnership on site off the coast of Germany
Airtricity today announced that the company had signed the Heads of Terms on the consented Butendiek site off the coast of Germany in the North Sea with a potential of 300MW.
2.1M 06.12.06
Airtricity awarded exclusivity on offshore site in the Netherlands
Airtricity announced today that it has been awarded site exclusivity on its West Rijn offshore wind farm site in the Netherlands. The proposed wind farm could contribute the equivalent of 4.7% to the Dutch offshore wind energy targets.
59.5K 29.11.06
Airtricity, Inc. announces $85 million equity financing commitment for Sand Bluff wind farm project
Airtricity, Inc., is pleased to announce that it has obtained an $85 million equity financing commitment for its Sand Bluff wind farm project located near Big Spring, Texas from a group of investors led by JPMorgan Capital Corporation.
53.0K 01.11.06
Airtricity, Inc. to Acquire Canada’s Gale Force Energy
Airtricity Inc. announced today it has entered into an agreement to acquire Gale Force Energy, a Toronto-based wind farm developer.
240.5K 19.10.06
Address by Dr. Eddie O'Connor to the European Energy Forum Dinner Debate at the Euorpean Parliament
Eddie O’Connor was invited to address the European Energy Forum on the European Offshore Supergrid being promoted by Airtricity and its technology partner ABB. The following is the text of his speech.
62.0K 29.09.06
Tappaghan Open Day at Airtricity wind farm on Bank Holiday
In response to the growing interest in renewable energy, Airtricity’s Tappaghan Wind Farm, will open its gates to the public on Saturday, 26th August from 11am to 3pm.
62.0K 22.08.06
Airtricity’s Ardrossan wind farm extension gets go-ahead
North Ayrshire Council’s Planning Committee unanimously gave the go-ahead today to an extension to Airtricity’s Ardrossan Wind Farm at Busbie Muir.
59.0K 14.08.06
Airtricity equity fundraising - €385 million raised - additional €60million shares to be issued
Airtricity today announced that its recent round of equity fundraising was substantially oversubscribed and as a result the Company proposes to raise a further €60 million in new equity, over and above the €250 million raising announced recently.
63.5K 24.07.06
Airtricity, Inc. announces $500 million financing mandate for 2007 United States wind farm projects
Airtricity Inc. is pleased to announce that it has appointed the three lead arrangers for the debt financing of its 2007 United States wind farm projects.
59.5K 20.07.06
Airtricity awards made to community projects in Fermanagh and Tyrone
Airtricity has announced seven grant awards for community projects based in Fermanagh and Tyrone under the Tappaghan Community Fund.
56.0K 06.07.06
Airtricity completes €70m funding with NORD/LB for Airtricity’s second largest wind farm in Ireland.
Airtricity has completed funding for the development of its 48MW wind farm at Bindoo in County Cavan.
59.0K 06.07.06
Airtricity secures 500MW of renewable capacity from GE
Airtricity has secured its largest deal for wind turbines to-date in an unprecedented deal with GE Energy worth more than $550million.
64.5K 29.06.06
Texas wind farm developed by Airtricity
Airtricity, announced today that it has agreed on $120 million in project equity investment with GE Energy Financial Services, Fortis Capital and Wells Fargo for a 125-megawatt wind farm under construction in West Texas.
63.0K 21.06.06
Airtricity 2006 Annual Report
Airtricity today published the Annual Report for the 15 month period to 31st March 2006.
58.0K 21.06.06
Airtricity promotes green power generation in China through the development of wind energy
Airtricity announced its first venture in China today to make a portion of south-western Shangyi county viable for wind farm development.
59.0K 14.06.06
Airtricity announce €250m fund raising as part of its International Expansion
Airtricity is pleased to announce that subject to shareholder approval at AGM, it has agreed the terms, of a €250m equity fundraising.
67.0K 08.06.06
Airtricity welcomes new North South interconnector
Eddie O’Connor, Chief Executive of Airtricity, today welcomed the announcement of a new North South electricity interconnector to be constructed between Tandragee and Louth.
54.5K 30.05.06
Adam Bruce Joins Airtricity
Airtricity, a world leader in renewable energy, has announced the appointment of Adam Bruce as its UK Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Bruce joined Airtricity in May after 10 years with the law firm McGrigors, where he was a founding director of the firm’s Public Policy practice. He was also a member of the firm’s energy group, and has therefore extensive experience in the energy sector.
52.5K 24.05.06
Greenock new office for Airtricity
Airtricity currently employs 20 people in its Greenock offices. It is expected, however, that these numbers will increase to 50 over the next three years as a result of Airtricity’s intention to set up an Energy Management facility that will control the Airtricity wind farm portfolio for the UK and Republic of Ireland (including offshore projects) and the planned establishment of a service and maintenance technical centre in the Head Office.
32.5K 18.05.06
Airtricity unveils European Offshore Supergrid
Airtricity, a world leader in renewable energy, will announce the creation of a pan European subsea energy grid, called Supergrid, which will link a series of offshore wind farms from the Mediterranean to the Bay of Biscay, Atlantic, North Sea and Baltic Sea.
56.0K 08.05.06
Airtricity Signs Agreement with TXU Wholesale for New Wind Plant in the United States
DALLAS (April 11th, 2006) – Airtricity, Inc.announced an agreement to provide 125 megawatts of wind power to TXU Wholesale, a subsidiary of TXU Corp. (NYSE:TXU). Airtricity will provide the power from the Forest Creek Wind Farm located 25 miles South of Big Spring, Texas in the United States. The project is scheduled to come on-line by the end of 2006.
59.0K 11.04.06
Airtricity welcomes UKERC Intermittency Report
Airtricity, the world-leading renewable energy company, today welcomed the UK Energy Research Council’s report on Intermittent Renewable Energy Supply.
53.0K 05.04.06
Pat Wood announcement
Airtricity, Inc.,announced today the appointment of immediate past Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Pat Wood, 43, as Chairman of the Company’s North American Advisory Board.
52.0K 03.04.06
Landmark turbine deal with Mitsubishi
Airtricity, the international renewable energy company, today announced details of a groundbreaking deal for wind turbines at a time of acute worldwide shortage. The deal will see Airtricity purchase 250MW of turbines from Mitsubishi Power Systems– the largest order for turbines ever placed with Mitsubishi Power Systems.
60.5K 26.01.06
Failure to exploit Scotland’s wind resources raise
A report out today (January 18, 2006) shows that increasing the proportion of Scotland’s electricity generation from wind would mean an overall reduction in Scotland’s future electricity costs. The report, produced by Dr Shimon Awerbuch of the University of Sussex on behalf of leading renewables company Airtricity, takes into account the risk factors of different generating technologies to come up with an optimum combination of energy sources to meet Scotland’s energy needs.
569.0K 18.01.06
Airtricity recommence build programme in Ireland
At a time of international crisis around oil and gas supplies, Airtricity today announced that it will recommence building wind farms in Ireland for the first time in two years. Airtricity will double its existing generation capacity through the development of sites at locations in Limerick, Cavan and Wexford. In support of this development and its international expansion, the company also outlined that it has successfully raised €130m which will fund development both at home and abroad.
53.5K 11.01.06
Airtricity acquires Texas Energy Company
Airtricity, the leading renewable energy company, today announced a further strengthening of its US operations by completing the acquisition of Renewable Generation Inc (RGI) an Austin, Texas based wind energy developer in a cash and stock deal.
26.5K 21.12.05
Centrica purchase output from Airtricity wind farm
Centrica plc today announced an agreement to purchase the entire output of the Braes of Doune wind farm from Airtricity. The 72MW project is currently under construction and will consist of 36 2MW turbines on a site area of almost 1,000 acres. The new facility, located in Stirlingshire is expected to be operational during Autumn 2006.
46.5K 19.12.05
Airtricity secures Landmark Bank deal
Corporate Debt Facility of over €40m closed with Barclays Airtricity, the leading renewable energy company, have closed a debt facility arranged by Barclays Capital. The deal will support the further development of Airtricity’s wind farm portfolio in Ireland, the UK and the USA in the coming years.
31.0K 05.12.05
AIRTRICITY SUBMITS APPLICATION FOR £50m WIND FARM
Airtricity has applied for consent to build a £50m, 25 turbine wind farm in Sutherland. The proposed wind farm is located to the north west of Invercassley and Rosehall, approximately 12km to the west of Lairg in the north of Scotland. The site occupies an area of approximately 2731 hectares, of which just over 1% will be required for the infrastructure itself. The proposed wind farm will produce enough green electricity to power up to 28,000 homes and will mitigate approximately 113,000
47.0K 02.11.05
Greater Gabbard Offshore Winds apply for consent
Greater Gabbard Offshore Winds Limited (GGOWL), an Airtricity and Fluor joint venture, today submitted an application for development consent for the construction of a 500 MW offshore wind farm to be located 25km off the coast of Suffolk around the Inner Gabbard and Galloper sandbanks. The application was submitted to the DTI, DEFRA and Suffolk Coastal District Council (SCDC) and follows the awarding of an Agreement for Lease by The Crown Estate in December 2003
41.0K 17.10.05
Former UK Energy Minister Appointed Chairman of UK
Airtricity, the leading international renewable energy company, today announced the establishment of a UK Operations Group which will be headed up by former UK Energy Minister, Brian Wilson
342.0K 14.10.05
Former UK Energy Minister Appointed Chairman of UK
Airtricity, the leading international renewable energy company, today announced the establishment of a UK Operations Group which will be headed up by former UK Energy Minister, Brian Wilson.
34.5K 14.10.05
SCHOOL KIDS SENT TO GREEN ZONE
Schoolchildren across Northern Ireland can now learn all about renewable energy online from today thanks to the development of a new website, greenzone.airtricity.com. The educational website has been developed and funded by Airtricity, Ireland’s leading renewable energy company.
44.0K 19.09.05
New Interactive Environment Website for Children
Schools programme underway to highlight new initiative - welcomed by teachers nationwide
44.0K 19.09.05
Planning permission approved for Minsca, Scotland
Airtricity announced that planning approval has been given by Dumfries & Galloway planning committee for a 17 turbine, 42.5 MW wind farm at Minsca Farm near Lockerbie.
47.5K 28.06.05
Arkow Bank Wind Park Official Opening
Official opening of Phase 1 of the Arklow Bank Wind Park
43.0K 26.05.05
Meentycat Press Release
Largest Wind Farm opens in Meentycat, Donegal at a cost of €86M.
47.0K 27.04.05
Tappaghan official opening
Airtricity opened its first Northern Ireland wind farm today at Tappaghan, County Fermanagh – signalling the beginning of an investment programme in NI renewable energy infrastructure of almost £500m.
47.0K 16.03.05
Approval Subject to Condition for 16 Turbine Wind
Airtricity today welcomed the decision by Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Planning and Environment Committee to approve, subject to condition, its 48MW wind farm at Dalswinton in Dumfries & Galloway.
46.0K 19.01.05
Airtricity scoops two National Advertising Awards
Airtricity has won two awards at the Annual Institute of Creative Advertising Awards. The ICAD's are the Acid Test for creativity and design and are universally recognised as the ultimate advertising awards ceremony in Ireland.
44.5K 06.12.04
Green Energy boost for Derry
Counties Tyrone and Derry have received a green energy boost today with the news that Airtricity has submitted plans for a new 75MW wind farm to be located in the Slieve Kirk area.
294.0K 24.11.04
Clyde Press Release NI
Airtricity, one of Ireland’s leading renewable energy companies, today (Monday, November 8, 2004) applied for consent to build a £480m, 173 turbine wind farm in the Upper Clyde Valley.
85.5K 11.11.04
Clyde press release Scotland
Airtricity today (Monday, November 8, 2004) applied for consent to build a £480m, 173 turbine wind farm in the Upper Clyde Valley.
86.5K 08.11.04
Clyde press release ROI
Airtricity today (Monday, November 8, 2004) applied for consent to build a £480m, 173 turbine wind farm in Scotland.
87.0K 08.11.04
Braes of Doune - Scotland
Airtricity today welcomed the Scottish Executive’s announcement that planning permission has been granted for its 100MW wind farm at Braes of Doune in Stirlingshire.
77.5K 07.10.04
Braes of Doune - Ireland
Airtricity, the International renewable energy company today welcomed the Scottish Executive’s announcement that planning permission has been granted for its 100MW wind farm at Braes of Doune in Stirlingshire, Scotland.
80.5K 07.10.04
Airtricity Picks up International Awards
Leading renewable energy company Airtricity picked up two awards at an international renewable energy investment forum in London
288.0K 28.09.04
Airtricity Invites Local Groups
The latest round of funding from the Airtricity Community Funding Initiative in the area surrounding its Corneen wind farm is now open for applications.
289.5K 10.09.04
Airtricity Unveils Community Grant Awards
Airtricity, Ireland’s leading renewable energy company, this week detailed the community groups which have benefited from the first Kingsmountain Community Awards Scheme.
291.0K 01.09.04
Official opening of Ardrossan wind farm, Scotland
Airtricity unveils its first Scottish wind farm development situated near Ardrossan in North Ayrshire.
94.0K 10.08.04
Completion of €88 Million Private Placement
Airtricity announced the successful completion of a €88 Million private placement process
297.0K 30.06.04
More wind energy for national grid
Dr. Shimon Awerbuch, a world expert on energy and public policy, today addressed an international conference in Dublin and called for more wind to be included in the Irish energy mix.
25.5K 28.06.04
Construction of country's largest wind farm begins
Airtricity announces that construction has begun on the country’s largest wind farm to be located at Meentycat- north of Ballybofey in County Donegal.
22.5K 15.06.04
Airtricity calls on Government for 20-year plan
Airtricity addressed The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources and called on the government to immediately establish a 20 year energy plan and mandate the regulatory bodies to deliver it.
22.5K 14.06.04
Airtricity announces €80 Million Private Placement
Airtricity announces the signing of a deal to raise €80 million equity from private investors.
297.0K 31.05.04
Price increases will not be the last
Airtricity warns Irish business and consumers that the proposed price increases will not be the last.
24.0K 28.05.04
Limavady printing company joins Green revolution
Limavady Printing Company Limited today announced its decision to switch to 100 % green energy supply, becoming one of many local businesses transferring to cleaner, cheaper energy supplied by Airtricity.
287.0K 26.04.04
Marketing Campaign
€500,000 campaign launched by Airtricity
24.5K 22.04.04
Airtricity to spend €1m to target new customers
Airtricity announced details of a major brand building and advertising campaign, which will commence Monday 19th April.
91.0K 19.04.04
Airtricity & EHN announce offshore partnership
Airtricity announced that it signed an agreement with EHN, the Spanish company who are the fourth largest wind energy group in the world. Under the terms of the agreement EHN have acquired a 50% interest in the development company responsible for phases 1 and 2 of the world’s largest permitted offshore wind park on the Arklow Bank.
314.5K 01.04.04
Meteor and Airtricity sign deal for Green Energy
Airtricity has announced that it has signed a green energy contract with Mobile phone operator, Meteor.
22.5K 25.03.04
Agreement with Australian investment fund
Airtricity announced that it has committed to sell a 49% shareholding in its 24MW Ardrossan wind farm in Scotland to Viridis Clean Energy Group, an Australian Investment Fund.
291.0K 20.02.04
Ireland to become exporter of power
Airtricity, Ireland’s leading renewable energy company, today welcomed Minister Ahern’s announcements relating to the Irish Energy Market and in particular the renewable sector.
84.0K 12.02.04
Airtricity acquire output from Wexford wind farm
Airtricity, today announced that it had signed an agreement for 2.6MW of wind energy from wind farm developers in Wexford in a deal worth approximately €7m.
23.5K 08.02.04
Airtricity and Fluor Joint Venture
Airtricity, together with its joint venture partner Fluor, has been awarded a lease from The Crown Estate to build and operate a 500 megawatt offshore wind park at Greater Gabbard in the United Kingdom.
24.5K 18.12.03
Ireland near bottom of European wind generation
European experts in wind energy today told politicians and influencers how Ireland is seriously lagging behind the rest of Europe with regard to wind generation despite having the best wind resource.
88.5K 17.12.03
Largest wind farm in Republic opens
Airtricity today officially opened the country's largest wind farm at Kingsmountain, Co. Sligo.
87.5K 12.12.03
Tappaghan receives planning permission
Airtricity's wind farm in Tappaghan has received planning permission.
296.0K 05.12.03
Plenty of capacity for wind energy on grid
This recent announcement by the CER does not impact in any way on Airtricity’s business – it does not limit our ability to supply cheaper, cleaner electricity to our 28,000 commercial customers. Our build programme will support the continued expansion of our customer base.
99.5K 05.12.03
Wind Energy Capacity
Airtricity today strongly rejected the ESB’s conclusion in relation to limiting the amount of wind that can be connected to the national grid.
87.5K 04.12.03
Airtricity looks to USA - signing of agreement
Airtricity, the rapidly expanding renewable energy firm, today announced details of its first strategic alliance in the US.
22.0K 24.11.03
Ardrossan Wind Farm - First UK Development
Airtricity today announces that it has gained approval from its primary lenders to commence the construction of the Ardrossan wind farm.
25.5K 10.10.03
Construction nears completion on £11.8m wind farm
Airtricity today confirmed that construction is close to completion on its £11.8 million 9-turbine wind farm at Snugborough, Co. Cavan.
86.0K 01.07.03
Construction nears completion on €17m wind farm
Airtricity today confirmed that construction is close to completion on its €17 million 9-turbine wind farm at Snugborough, Co. Cavan.
86.5K 01.07.03
Successful fundraising by Airtricity, 1.6 times oversubscribed
Successful fundraising by Airtricity, 1.6 times oversubscribed €28 million equity fundraising by Airtricity
296.0K 01.07.03
Arklow Bank
49.0K 11.06.03
Airtricity confirms Co. Down wind farm plans
Airtricity has confirmed that it is exploring a possible wind farm project to be located off the Co. Down coast, south of Kilkeel.
290.5K 19.05.03
Energy strategy
Airtricity welcomes Ministral focus on energy costs
85.5K 17.04.03
Ulster Business
Eddie O'Connor - showing the dynamic face of entrepreneurship
26.5K 01.04.03
Into the West - Ireland's biggest wind farm
Airtricity sets out the details of Ireland's largest onshore wind farm at Kingsmountain, Co. Sligo.
110.0K 13.03.03
Airtricity welcome for Green Energy Plans
Airtricity has welcomed the publication of the Energy White Paper and said that renewable energy sources represents the best way forward for the customer, for business and for the environment.
108.0K 24.02.03
Sliabh Beagh
£25m cross border green energy boost
103.5K 06.02.03