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10 Facts About Airtricity

1.

SSE Airtricity is an energy company founded in Ireland in 1997, and now a subsidiary SSE plc.

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2.

In 2007 Airtricity was named 'The No 1 Best Company to Work For in Ireland' by the Great Place To Work Institute.

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3.

Airtricity was sold to SSE plc in January 2008 for approximately €1.

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4.

On 15 January 2009, Airtricity obtained consent from the Dutch Ministry of Transport, Public Works, and Water Management for construction of the West Rhine wind farm 40 kilometres off the Dutch North Sea coast.

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5.

In October 2009 SSE announced that the renewable energy division of Airtricity would be rebranded as SSE Renewables from 1 January 2010.

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6.

In May 2010 Airtricity announced that it would be entering the domestic gas market in the Republic of Ireland.

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7.

Airtricity came under fire in 2010 for an alleged lack of compassion in disconnecting customers with a good bill-paying record.

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8.

SSE Airtricity is owned by Scottish and Southern Energy as of 15 February 2008 and now describes itself as "the renewable arm of Scottish and Southern Energy Group".

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9.

In 2010, SSE Airtricity signed a three-year deal to become the primary sponsor of the League of Ireland.

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10.

SSE Airtricity is a principal sponsor of the Eco Schools programme.

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