Meet the WEI Research Team: Supporting Ireland's Renewable Energy Future

19 August 2026

Research plays a vital role in shaping Ireland's energy transition. At Wind Energy Ireland, the WEI Research team brings together industry, academia and policymakers to deliver evidence-based research, support collaborative projects and help ensure research has real-world impact.

Whether it's contributing to national and EU-funded projects, informing policy or helping communicate research findings, the team's focus is on ensuring research delivers real-world impact.

Research that makes a difference

The WEI Research team works across a wide range of energy, climate, environmental, skills and education topics, helping to build the evidence, expertise and future workforce needed to support Ireland's renewable energy ambitions.

Research is central to better decision-making. By producing evidence-based policy analysis and collaborating with partners across the energy sector, the team helps ensure that research informs the policies and investments shaping Ireland's energy future.

Alongside its own policy-focused work, WEI Research is involved in a growing portfolio of collaborative projects at both national and European level.

Connecting industry and academia

One of the team's greatest strengths is its ability to bring people together.

With more than 200 member companies across the renewable energy sector, Wind Energy Ireland is uniquely positioned to connect researchers with industry, creating opportunities to share knowledge, develop new ideas and strengthen collaboration.

By working closely with project partners, universities, government bodies and industry, the WEI Research team helps ensure research reflects real-world challenges while supporting innovation across the sector.

Beyond research

Delivering successful research is about more than producing reports. It's about ensuring that research reaches the people who can use it.

The WEI Research team brings expertise in communications, dissemination and stakeholder engagement, helping projects communicate their findings clearly and effectively. From developing communications strategies and engaging stakeholders to organising workshops and industry events, the team helps maximise the impact of every project.

This combination of research expertise and industry connections helps turn research into action.

Looking ahead

As Ireland's renewable energy sector continues to grow, so too does the role of the WEI Research team.

Whether supporting evidence-based policy, delivering collaborative research projects or building partnerships across Ireland and Europe, the team is committed to helping shape a cleaner, more secure energy future.

If you're interested in learning more about the team's work, exploring current research projects or partnering with Wind Energy Ireland on future initiatives, visit the WEI Research pages to discover how research is helping drive Ireland's energy transition.