Wind Energy Ireland has launched its 2026–2030 strategy, Delivering Energy Independence, Powering Growth, setting out how the State can become one of Europe's first true electrostates powered by secure, affordable, home‑grown clean electricity.

Unveiled at the organisation's Annual Conference at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin, the plan was presented alongside contributions from Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O'Brien TD and EirGrid CEO Cathal Marley.

The roadmap explains how Ireland's exceptional wind resource can be deployed at scale to strengthen energy security, shield households and businesses from fossil fuel price volatility and stimulate sustainable regional growth.

At its core are two deliverables: building onshore and offshore wind farms more quickly and at the best value for consumers, and accelerating the shift to a resilient, electrified economy by expanding clean electricity use across heat, transport and industry.

The strategy is organised around five goals:

- Deliver wind power at scale by clearing grid, planning and regulatory bottlenecks.

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- Grow clean energy demand via electrification, storage and system flexibility.

- Tell Ireland's clean energy story to strengthen public trust and support.

- Make the industry ready by developing skills, supply chains and targeted research to enable new technologies.

- Lead Ireland's clean energy future through strong, agile and influential sector leadership.

Noel Cunniffe, CEO of Wind Energy Ireland, said: "Becoming an electrostate involves far more than generating electricity, it is about ensuring we use that power to build a resilient, electrified, economy where Irish families and businesses can thrive.

"An electrostate means energy independence, cleaner air in our towns and cities; homes that are warmer, cheaper to run, and ready for the future; stronger communities and infrastructure that is built to last, not short-term fixes.

"By building wind farms faster, strengthening our electricity grid, adding more storage and electrifying our economy, Ireland can secure clean, affordable power while creating new opportunities right across the economy.

"The future is electric, it is Irish, and it starts now," Cunniffe added.

The two‑day conference brings together senior policymakers, electricity system leaders, developers, investors and innovators to examine how to accelerate wind deployment and unlock the next phase of Ireland's clean energy transition.

Sessions focus on grid delivery, planning reform, onshore and offshore development, electrification and the policy frameworks needed to underpin a secure, competitive, wind‑powered economy.

Speaking about the conference, Noel Cunniffe said: "This year's conference comes at a pivotal moment for Ireland's energy future. With major grid investment under way, offshore wind moving from ambition to delivery and the electrification of our economy accelerating, the decisions we take now will shape Ireland's energy system for decades to come.

"Bringing policymakers, industry and system leaders together in one place is critical. If we get this right, Ireland can deliver cleaner, more affordable electricity, strengthen our competitiveness and secure the foundations for our future."