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Export plan highlights Irish need for speed

IRELAND: The Irish wind industry is excited about the prospect of exporting wind energy to the UK. Hailed as a "game changer", January's agreement between the UK and Irish governments to look into energy exports heralds thousands of jobs and an EUR 18 billion economic boost for the Republic of Ireland, according to the Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA).

Texas transmission firm buys New Mexico wind link developer

UNITED STATES: The company building major transmission links in Texas yesterday announced its acquisition of a firm jointly developing a link to export wind generated electricity out of New Mexico.

Walmart continues its push into wind energy

UNITED STATES: Walmart's announcement this week that it will dramatically increase its use of renewable energy highlights an emerging trend for US wind energy developers to look for new markets.

UK-Irish MoU by end of this year

Future of Irish offshore wind depends on renewables trading

Changes ahead for UK offshore transmission licensing

Consumers exposed to excessive risk, says National Audit Office

US inches forward but still lacks momentum

UNITED STATES: America's offshore sector has yet to take off - so far there is still no "steel in the water". The flagship US proposal, the 454MW Cape Wind project off Massachusetts, has been in the pipeline since 2001.

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