Partner with Us!

WEI Research is seeking partners for collaboration in National & EU level projects in areas of energy, climate and the environment.

The Wind Energy Ireland (WEI) Research Team is dedicated to building impactful research initiatives. With expertise in stakeholder engagement, communications, and dissemination, we amplify research project outcomes and ensure long-term sustainability.

WEI is committed to delivering personalised support, recognising the individuality of each project. Whether you require a full suite of services or select assistance, we're here to collaborate and ensure our project reaches its full potential. Reach out to us today to begin our partnership towards achieving our project's objectives.

Application Writing

We get involved from the start in identifying funding opportunities and collaborating with partners to develop and shape a successful application.

Project Brand Toolkit

We create a unique and resonating project toolkit for all our projects. This includes, project logo, colours & guidelines and project templates for documents and presentations.

Communication, Dissemination & Engagement Plan

We develop individual plans for each project, identifying key stakeholders and the the most efficient and effective channels to use through the project life-cycle.

Events, Workshops & Webinars

We plan, organise and execute project events, workshops and webinars to engage & collaborate with the project’s key stakeholders to ensure the project has a long-term sustainable future.

Online Presence

We excel at crafting dynamic online presences for research projects, leveraging our expertise in social media, websites, and email. Our tailored strategies ensure maximum exposure and attention, fostering meaningful engagement.

Unparalleled Industry Access

Leveraging our exceptional access to key industry players in the Irish market through our committees and working groups, we ensure our projects gains visibility among the industry's most influential stakeholders.

Projects

Partners

Funding Bodies

T-shore Centres of Vocational Excellence

T-shore is a collaborative project developing harmonised technician training and vocational networks to address the skills gap in Europe's offshore wind industry and support its sustainable growth.

IDEA-IRL (Integrated Design of floating wind Arrays Ireland)

IDEA-IRL is an SEAI-funded project developing a long-term roadmap for floating offshore wind (FLOW) farms in Ireland, maximizing social, economic, and environmental benefits.

RE:HARRIER (Adaptive or risk-based management of wind farm interactions with hen harriers)

The RE:HARRIER project focuses on studying various aspects of hen harrier ecology in relation to wind farms with the aim to help support sustainable wind energy practices while ensuring the conservation of this species

Spine H2-IRL (Open Modelling of Security of Supply, Resilience and Flexibility System Services Aspects of Green Hydrogen)

Spine H2 explores the feasibility of electrifying Ireland's high-temperature industrial heat demand using surplus renewable electricity to support decarbonization by 2030.

Nature + Energy (Optimising land management and the delivery of ecosystem services from wind farms)

Nature + Energy is developing the template and tools needed to optimise land management and the delivery of natural capital co-benefits from onshore wind farms.

Engineering Education for a Sustainable Future (EESF)

EESF aims to develop and implement innovative learning practices in engineering education across higher education institutions, equipping undergraduates with the skills to address societal challenges and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals through a focus on environmental sustainability and civic engagement.

Anchor and mooring selection for FLOW (AMS-FLOW)

AMS-FLOW aims to develop advanced anchor and mooring solutions for floating offshore wind in Ireland, optimizing designs for challenging metocean conditions and creating a techno-economic toolkit for the industry.

Atlantic Float (Floating Platforms for Atlantic Environments)

Atlantic Float aims to provide solutions for floating wind turbines to operate in harsh Atlantic conditions, through understanding the impacts of Atlantic conditions and improving the design and performance of floating wind farms.

De-risking Ireland's Floating Offshore Wind Targets (DIFOWT)

The DIFOWT project addresses investment challenges in Ireland's ports, vessels, and workforce to support the growth of the floating offshore wind sector and meet our renewable energy targets.

Offshore ADAPT (Design Flexibility in ORE)

Offshore Adapt will establish an evidence base on global best practices for offshore wind turbine design flexibility, assessing how evolving technologies impact wind farm development and policy in Ireland and beyond.