Meet DP Energy’s new Community Liaison Officer, Lisa Enright

DP Energy, one of Ireland’s leading developers of renewable energy projects, has appointed Lisa Enright as its new Community Liaison Officer. Headquartered in Buttevant in North Cork and operating across the world, DP Energy is committed to using the most sustainable and environmentally responsible methods possible in all of their energy developments.

Currently, DP Energy has a 5GW portfolio of wind, solar and offshore energy projects across Ireland, Australia, the UK and Canada. The company is also a driving force in ocean energy, with tidal energy projects ongoing in Canada, Scotland and Northern Ireland. In addition, it is working in the wave energy sector with a strong focus on opportunities in the west of Ireland.

Lisa will be responsible for engaging with local communities about DP Energy’s offshore wind projects. Lisa’s role will involve gaining insights and feedback from the community and maintaining open channels of communications with all interested parties.

Lisa holds a Diploma in Public Relations and Marketing and has over 20 years’ experience in public relations, regulatory affairs, sales and marketing. Initially working with Sigmar Aldrich in a regulatory affairs role, Lisa moved to a Sales and Marketing role with the Equine Industry at Limerick Racecourse and then progressed to a variety of area management roles within the pharmaceutical industry. Given her strong background in people management and communications, Lisa brings a wealth of community liaison experience from a variety of sectors.

DP Energy has submitted foreshore site investigation licences for a number of offshore wind projects off the East, South and West Coasts of Ireland. In order to develop these projects, DP Energy has partnered with global energy leader Iberdrola, one of the world’s largest renewable energy producers. Iberdrola has substantial experience in offshore wind development and, importantly, shares DP Energy’s commitment to a sustainable and ethical approach to development. Delivery of these three projects, hoped to be operational between 2028 and 2030, will significantly contribute to Ireland’s Climate Action Plan target of 70% renewable electricity by 2030.

Commenting on Lisa’s appointment, DP Energy CEO Simon De Pietro said:

“DP Energy is a leader in renewable energy in Ireland and across the world, and this role is very important in communicating the requirement for renewable clean energy in this country and beyond. Lisa will act as a crucial liaison between stakeholders in our ongoing projects and this will be vital to help us complete our various goals and projects. The development of Irish offshore wind farms will significantly contribute to Ireland’s Climate Action Plan targets, leading the way in our fight against climate change and Lisa, alongisde all our colleagues in DP Energy, is passionate about playing a key role in this."

Commenting on the appointment, Lisa Enright said:

“I am really looking forward to working in this exciting role in the renewable energy sector and working on all aspects of community engagement for DP Energy in a sector that is critical to Ireland’s climate change ambitions.”