SONI Brings the Next Generation of Electricity with Its Proposed Wind Farm
Carlsbad, CA, September 24, 2010 --(PR.com)-- SONI (System Operation Northern Ireland Ltd) is the system operator for Northern Ireland and has provided system operator and market operator functions to the country since 2007.
“We’ve been operating in conjunction with EirGrid in the south of Ireland to operate on a whole island basis,” explains General Manager of SONI, Robin McCormick. “We’ve gone through an organisational change from a parent company perspective. One of the things we’re doing is looking at how best we can integrate into that new group of companies.”
SONI faces the potential for the increase of renewable generation which could mean that by 2020 Northern Ireland could be coping with around 1500 megawatts of installed wind farm generation and in the Republic of Ireland the figure could reach 4500. That’s a total of 6000 megawatts, which on an island system would mean that the government’s target of 40 percent for consumption from renewable sources in the Republic would be achieved.
“The potential increase in renewables, particularly wind generation on the island of Ireland, is probably one of the most significant challenges we face and is the one which will have the greatest impact on the business, right across the various facets of it.”
SONI is set to pioneer Ireland into integrating renewable wind energy into an island system, and the eyes of all Europe will no doubt be looking on, wondering whether to make the same economically conscious leap.
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“We’ve been operating in conjunction with EirGrid in the south of Ireland to operate on a whole island basis,” explains General Manager of SONI, Robin McCormick. “We’ve gone through an organisational change from a parent company perspective. One of the things we’re doing is looking at how best we can integrate into that new group of companies.”
SONI faces the potential for the increase of renewable generation which could mean that by 2020 Northern Ireland could be coping with around 1500 megawatts of installed wind farm generation and in the Republic of Ireland the figure could reach 4500. That’s a total of 6000 megawatts, which on an island system would mean that the government’s target of 40 percent for consumption from renewable sources in the Republic would be achieved.
“The potential increase in renewables, particularly wind generation on the island of Ireland, is probably one of the most significant challenges we face and is the one which will have the greatest impact on the business, right across the various facets of it.”
SONI is set to pioneer Ireland into integrating renewable wind energy into an island system, and the eyes of all Europe will no doubt be looking on, wondering whether to make the same economically conscious leap.
To read the full article click here
About Business Review Europe
Business Review Europe is a leading digital media source of news and content for C-level executives across European industry. Business Review Europe is the territory-dedicated arm of the White Digital Media Group. Founded in 2007 by entrepreneur Glen White, White Digital Media retains a diversified portfolio of websites, magazines, daily news feeds and weekly e-newsletters that leverage technology to innovatively deliver high-quality content, analytical data, and industry news. For more information, contact +44 01603 217530 or visit www.businessrevieweurope.eu.
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