Renewable energy jobs at Bord na Mona

Bord na Móna has a rich history of notable projects, including Ireland's first onshore wind farm at Bellacorrick, County Mayo, which was established over 30 years ago. More recently, the company secured a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) for the Derrinlough Wind Farm, contributing to over 1,000,000 MWh of renewable electricity generated in FY23, with projections to exceed 1,500,000 MWh in the following year (source: wikipedia.org). The closure of the last peat briquette factory at Derrinlough in June 2023 marked a significant milestone in its transition to renewable energy (source: bordnamona.ie). Ongoing projects include the BnM Energy Park, which spans 3,000 hectares across Offaly, Westmeath, and Meath, featuring over 200MW capacity from wind, solar, gas, battery, and hydrogen storage (source: bnmenergypark.ie). Additionally, the company is engaged in pre-construction analysis for three onshore wind farms, which are part of Ireland's largest onshore cluster, and is developing sites with approximately 300MW of co-located wind, solar, and storage capacity (source: woodplc.com). A joint venture with Ocean Winds aims to develop offshore wind projects potentially generating up to 2.3 GW of power, enough to supply 2.1 million homes (source: oceanwinds.com).

In the past two years, Bord na Móna has made significant strides in its renewable energy initiatives, including the announcement of AWS as the first tenant for its Eco Energy Park in 2024 through a PPA for the Derrinlough Wind Farm, which aligns with government sustainable development principles (source: irishexaminer.com). The company completed its Brown to Green transition in 2023, fully ceasing peat use and surpassing 1,000,000 MWh of renewable generation, with plans to reach 1.5 TWh the following year (source: energyireland.ie). The joint venture with Ocean Winds for offshore wind development is a key step toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, while the company has also opened applications for its 2026 Accelerate Green Grow accelerator program, aimed at fostering innovation and sustainability (source: allirelandsustainability.com). Recent milestones include the closure of the peat briquette factory in June 2023 and the transition of Edenderry Power Station to biomass in December 2023, with ongoing developments including a 126MW renewable project (source: bordnamona.ie).

Bord na Móna offers a diverse range of roles across its four business units, including renewable energy development, resource recovery and waste management, energy generation, and new business ventures like Energy Parks. Positions may involve wind farm project analysis, onshore and offshore engineering, recycling operations, and roles in biomass, biogas, and hydrogen operations (source: bnm.ie). The company is focused on hiring in Midlands locations, including Newbridge (headquarters), Offaly, Westmeath, Meath, and Mayo, in line with its €2.7 billion investment program and the growth of Energy Parks (source: bnmenergypark.ie). Bord na Móna's culture emphasizes innovation and community impact, reflecting its 75+ year history and commitment to national interests, as demonstrated by its "More than Móna" ethos and the Accelerate Green Grow program that supports startups (source: bnm.ie). While specific benefits are not detailed, the company's semi-state status suggests standard public sector packages, with a focus on job stability as it supports Ireland's renewable energy targets for 2030 (source: energyireland.ie).