David Farrell

Over 33 years in electricity industry.  Initial part of career spent in various operations and maintenance roles in conventional power plant.  Most recent senior management positions included  

  • General Manager of Synergen independent CCGT plant  
  • Manager Regulatory Affairs  
  • Head of Corporate Strategy 
  • Wind Operations Manager  
  • Hydro Operations Manager  

Currently Head of Renewable Operation in ESB responsible for ESB’s portfolio of Wind Farms , Hydro plant and mobilising for portfolio of distributed generation which is under development including Flexgen, Batter Storage, Synchronous Condensers, & Solar. Also responsible for Fisheries and Community Relations across Generation and Trading. Also tasked with building O&M capability for offshore wind and director of various whole owned subcos and JVs in renewables area. 

Education:  

Bachelor of Engineering and MBA 

Speaker Details
  • Profession

    Renewable Operations Manager

  • Company

    ESB

  • Country

    Ireland