Action Renewables (AR) is the leading authority on renewable energy in Northern Ireland. The company is a not for profit organisation and is highly regarded as being impartial and independent. The company is also known for its level of expertise in all energy related matters, with a deep understanding of communities and experience of projects functioning across EU regions. AR has 20 full time staff with expertise in all areas of energy efficiency, climate change issues, CO2 emission reduction, renewable energy, financing issues, community groups and regions within the NPA area. AR works with both the public and private sectors and understands how disparate they both are and has the necessary expertise to manage the triple helix type partnership with the unique issues that can bring.

AR also specialise in the following sectors; feasibility studies, wind monitoring, ROC trading, energy management, renewable heat incentive, Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) and also project management.

The climate in Northern Ireland is characterised by equability, a consequence of the moderating effects of the Atlantic Ocean – bringing relatively mild winters and cool summers.  Across NI the average wind speed ranges of 6.68 metres per second. With regard to our unbalance climate in Northern Ireland we are seeing a significant amount of rainfall which is causing high flooding and becoming a huge issue.