ESBIC launches new Interactive Wind Mapping for DETI

May 2004

ESBI Computing has recently completed a new web-based interactive map for Northern Ireland's Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment (DETI) and Action Renewables, which allows users to determine average wind speeds in any part of Northern Ireland. The map was developed as part of the work to assess the extent of Northern Ireland's natural renewable energy potential.

The web-based interactive map was launched at the Balmoral show (Northern Ireland's annual Agricultural show) last week with great success; Deputy Secretary of DETI Wilfie Hamilton stated that "The Wind Map is an extremely useful tool for windfarm developers, for individual businesses and indeed for anyone interested in assessing the wind potential in a specified location in Northern Ireland".

The comprehensive solution delivered by ESBI Computing provides the user with wind speed values at different heights above ground level - 30m, 75m and 100m onshore and 50m, 75m and 100m offshore. These values can be used, as an indication of the potential for erecting a viable wind turbine on the site in addition research of actual on-site measurement wind speeds should be conducted.

ESBI Computing has much experience in the web-mapping environment and has developed its own off-the-shelf application for delivering Web solutions called GeoXplorer™. ESBI Computing has implemented web-mapping solutions for a number of organisations internationally including Forfás, ESB International, ESB Telecoms, BAA, Taylor Nelson Sofres and Cardiff City Council.

About ESBI Computing
ESBI Computing is an established Information Technology company, which is focused on the provision of IT Solutions to the business challenges of government and industry internationally. The company specialises in GeoBusiness Solutions, Web Solutions, IT Consulting and Custom Enterprise Applications.

About DETI
DETI is responsible for economic policy development, energy, tourism, mineral development, health and safety at work, Companies Registry, Insolvency Service, consumer affairs, and labour market and economic statistics services. It also has a role in ensuring the provision of the infrastructure for a modern economy. Economics, financial and personnel management services are provided centrally within the Department.

About Action Renewables
Action Renewables is an exciting new Northern Ireland based programme to stimulate awareness of the issues associated with conventional energy use and of the range of solutions available through renewable energy technologies. The programme is a joint venture between Government (Department of Enterprise Trade and Investment) and local energy group Viridian.

More Information :
Adrienne Eacrett,
Manager GeoBusiness Solutions,
ESBI Computing
adrienne.eacrett@esbi.ie
Tel : +353-1-7038474