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Offshore Wind Forum

8th November 2018

Arklow Bay Hotel, Arklow, Co Wicklow

IWEA are pleased to open registrations for Irelands Offshore WInd Forum 2018 which will take place on Thursday 8th November from 9.00am to 2.00pm in the Arklow Bay Hotel, Co. Wicklow.

Ireland currently has 25MW of installed offshore wind capacity and with Ireland boasting an exceptional offshore wind resource, it is expected to be a major contributor to the energy mix by 2030. In this regard, there is significant opportunity for the sector in the coming years. The forum sessions will focus on evolving energy policy in relation to planning, grid and supports key for increased support and investment in Irish offshore wind and the opportunity to develop a robust supply chain.

Topics covered on the day will include the Marine Spatial Plan, the Maritime Area and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill (MAFA), grid integration and RESS. A full agenda and speakers will be available shortly. This event is open to members and non members of IWEA.

Registration is now open

Non Members €195 exc VAT

IWEA Members €150 exc VAT

Students €75 exc VAT

Agenda

A networking drinks reception will take place the evening before on Wednesday 7th November at 7.30pm in the Arklow Bay Hotel and is open to anyone attending the forum on the 8th. If you would like to attend please email Kathleen at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Agenda now available - click image below

Getting Here

County Wicklow Hotel

The Arklow Bay Hotel is nestled in the seaside town of Arklow, Co. Wicklow approximately 1 hour from Dublin and located close to Glendalough, Dublin, Wexford, Powerscourt Gardens, Mount Usher Gardens & Brittas Bay. Arklow town is home to a host of shops, boutique's, restaurants and cafés. Stroll along the pier and soak up the atmosphere of this picturesque town. Check out the many things to do in Wicklow.

Directions to Arklow Bay Hotel

From Dublin Side

Take N11 from Dublin to Wexford/Rosslare Harbour
Take 1st exit for Arklow
Go around roundabout - follow signs for Arklow
Just after Topaz Garage on right hand side, turn left into SEA ROAD
Watch out for Arklow Bay Hotel sign
Hotel is approx 200m up the road on the right hand side.

From Wexford Side

Take N11 from Wexford/Rosslare Harbour to Dublin
Take 2nd exit for Arklow
Go around roundabout - follow signs for Arklow
Just after Topaz Garage on right hand side, turn left into SEA ROAD
Watch out for Arklow Bay Hotel sign
Hotel is approx 200m up the road on the right hand side.

Documents

Speaker Presentation Slides & Videos

Dr David Connolly, CEO IWEA IWEA Offshore Wind Forum 2018

Anne-Marie Coyle, GE Renewable Energy - Arklow Bank: Ireland's Existing Offshore Wind Farm IWEA Offshore Wind Forum 2018

Conall Bolger, Cornwall Insight - National Marine Planning Framework & Insight paper I WEA Offshore Wind Forum 2018

Noel Cunniffe, EirGrid - Integrating offshore wind into the grid - A system operators perspective IWEA Offshore Wind Forum 2018

Alex Meredith, innogy - Lessons for the UK: Delivering value for the local supply chain IWEA Offshore Wind Forum 2018

Cian Desmond,MaREI - IWEA Offshore Wind Forum 2018

Paul Doherty, Gavin and Doherty Geosolutions- IWEA Offshore Wind Forum 2018

Stephen Wheeler, SSE Ireland- IWEA Offshore Wind Forum 2018

Paddy Teahon, NOW Ireland- IWEA Offshore Wind Forum 2018

Event Terms and Conditions

Please note that you are only entitled to the discounted fees if your membership payments are up to date for 2018. Delegates are required to pay their registration in full prior to attendance at the conference. In order to confirm your booking, you must complete the booking on line via our new website. Members of IWEA can either pay at the time of booking or request to pay by invoice via the website (please note this is the only method available for booking tickets for events). Unfortunately, we cannot accept bookings by email or over the phone any more as all bookings need to go through the website to ensure we capture every delegate. If requesting to pay by invoice, members must submit a copy of their PO if applicable, this can be uploaded during the on-line registration process. Delegates who cancel their place within two months of the event will have their fees refunded, less an administrative charge of €50 per delegate. No Refunds will be made to those cancelling after that time but replacement delegates will be accepted. Non attendees are still liable for payment for the conference. All cancellations must be confirmed in writing to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. All written cancellations will be acknowledged. Unfortunately, we cannot accept cancellations by telephone. To avail of the student rate students must be in Full Time Education and must provide a valid student card.