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RE-DIRECT Project – Report on Progress So Far

29th May 2017 in , , /by

IrBEA is a partner of the European project RE-DIRECT (Regional Development and Integration of unused biomass wastes as Resources for Circular products and economic Transformation) In January 2017 the kick-off meeting for this project took place in Bonn. The newsletter link below is an important document, it will update you on the meetings and visits to […]

IrBEA elects new President

29th April 2017 in , /by

We would like to warmly welcome Des O’Toole (Coillte – Business Development Manager) as the new President of IrBEA, Des has worked with IrBEA for many years on the committee, he has provided invaluable support and has helped grow the organisation. We look forward to him leading IrBEA into the next period where we hope […]

Bioenergy 2018 – IrBEA National Bioenergy Conference – 7 February 2018 

29th April 2017 in , /by

The Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) is pleased to inform you that Bioenergy 2018 will take place on Wednesday 7th February 2018 please save this date in your diary. It’s an important year for the renewable energy industry in Ireland. The Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment recently launched the final consultation on a Renewable Heat Incentive for Ireland this […]

New IrBEA Members for 2017

29th March 2017 in , /by

We would like to take this opportunity to welcome all new members to IrBEA in 2017 (companies listed below). As an association supporting the development and deployment of sustainable bioenergy, we look forward to collaborating with all IrBEA members to help drive the growth of the bioenergy industry in Ireland.

IrBEA RHI Consultation 2017 – Submission

4th March 2017 in , /by

Please find the link here to the response to the Public Consultation on the design and implementation of a renewable heat incentive in Ireland on behalf of the Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA). These detailed responses are based on the responses co-ordinated by the IrBEA RHI Working Group on behalf of it’s members and those who responded accordingly […]

Field-trip to Finland hosted by Bioenergy4Business

3rd March 2017 in /by

Teresa O’Brien, IRBEA’s Communications Manager took time out to take part in trip organised by Motiva from Finland. It was organised under the project Bioenergy4Business which  invited people from all over Europe to view biomass heat and power plants large and small in Finland. Delegates from Finland, Ireland, Greece, Ukraine and Crete were represented. We viewed […]

New Chief Executive announced for IrBEA

14th February 2017 in /by

Dr Ger Devlin has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive Officer with IrBEA. He will take up this new role on March 6th this year. Ger holds a PhD in Biosystems Engineering from UCD and a PDip in Advanced Management Performance from UCD Michael Smurfit Business School. He has successfully co-ordinated and managed […]

Highlights of the ‘Bioenergy 2017’ IrBEA National Bioenergy Conference

14th February 2017 in /by

 At the conference: The Irish Bioenergy Association Director, Padraic O’Neill, with Fergal Leamy, CEO, Coillte and Matthew Clancy, Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland 190 strong attendance at IrBEA’s 16th National Bioenergy Conference on Thursday 9th February Bioenergy conference calls for new stimulus to encourage new investment in the Bioenergy sector Fergal Leamy, CEO describes Coillte as […]