{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Engineers Ireland Amplified","title":"Record Breaking Wind Power | Noel Cunniffe CEO Wind Energy Ireland ","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/97231cd5\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2266,"description":"2023 was a ‘record breaker’ for wind power in Ireland, but have we got the resources to reach the government's goals for a renewable future? \nToday we learn about some of the engineering problems behind Ireland’s long-term strategy for increasing wind power, the challenges caused by policy, regulation and mother nature, along with a huge career drive to get more people, including engineers, working in the wind sector. \nOur guest is extremely passionate about Ireland’s renewable energy potential. Also a chartered engineer, he uses his many years of experience fighting tirelessly to help us make the most of our natural resources and meet our sustainability targets for 2030. He is CEO of Wind Energy Ireland, Noel Cunniffe. \n\nTHINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT\nHow Ireland is leading the way and breaking records in wind energy generation \nInnovative engineering work happening in Ireland’s renewable energy sector \nPolicy, planning permission, community engagement and other challenges facing the wind sector\nOffshore wind and why it’s Ireland’s energy future \nThe Work In Wind recruitment drive and why engineers are needed \nGUEST DETAILS\nNoel Cunniffe is the CEO of Wind Energy Ireland which is Ireland’s largest renewable energy association and works with a wide range of stakeholders to build understanding and awareness of the benefits of wind and renewable energy. Prior to becoming CEO, Noel led Wind Energy Ireland’s Policy department in driving policy development across all aspects of the onshore and offshore renewable industry in Ireland.\nPreviously, Noel was the Renewable Integration Lead in EirGrid, the Transmission System Operator of Ireland, and worked across several departments including electricity grid planning and operation, and the design of the electricity market of Ireland. He is a Chartered Engineer with Engineer’s Ireland.\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/noel-cunniffe-b34a1429 \nMORE INFORMATION\nLooking for ways to explore or advance a career in the field of engineering?...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/yT1HKVBRO-_0Tw5LD-gGV6EOyCLdCro-cFnWSlmkksA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zMjUz/ODU1M2Y5NWViNTE3/Njc1NjAzZTgxMjY0/YjZlMS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}