Wednesday 11th November, 2026

At Energia Group, the importance of water is reflected in the biodiversity and environmental initiatives delivered across our operational sites. Through ecological monitoring, habitat enhancement and restoration projects, we continue to improve ecosystems that support both biodiversity and climate resilience.

A key example is our ongoing blanket bog restoration work at Glenbuck Wind Farm. These restoration activities, including dam repair works, help restore natural water levels and re-establish peatland hydrology. Healthy peatlands play a critical role in regulating water, reducing erosion, supporting specialised plant and animal communities and storing significant amounts of carbon.

At Gortfinbar Wind Farm, pond restoration and ongoing habitat management have enhanced habitats for damselflies and a range of aquatic invertebrates, strengthening biodiversity and supporting wider ecosystem health.

Scientific monitoring continues to inform our environmental management programmes. We're helping protect the Marsh Fritillary butterfly, Ireland's only legally protected butterfly species, found in damp grassland habitats and at a number of our wind farms. We use scientific monitoring to track their population, habitat quality and ecological connectivity.

Beyond our operational sites, biodiversity remains firmly embedded within our wider sustainability approach. Through employee engagement initiatives, supplier engagement, partnerships with organisations such as Ulster Wildlife and Business for Biodiversity Ireland, and support for community environmental projects through our Greener Possibilities Fund, we are working to promote greater awareness and action for nature.

By combining scientific evidence, habitat restoration and collaborative action, we can help ensure healthier landscapes, thriving biodiversity and more resilient ecosystems for generations to come.