Electric Picnic have announced a new partnership that will power the main stage in a 'unique' and sustainable way.

Electric Picnic organisers have announced a collaboration with Flogas Gas & Electricity, who will power the main stage by teaming up with Jaroma Wind Farm in Tipperary.

This collaboration will see Flogas, part of DCC plc, power the festival's main stage with renewable electricity via the electricity grid, significantly reducing the event’s carbon footprint.

Melvin Benn, Festival Director of Electric Picnic, welcomed this news.

Pictured: Electric Picnic's main stage, 2024

“We’re delighted to welcome Flogas as the Official Energy Partner of Electric Picnic. Flogas’s expertise and leadership in renewable energy make them the perfect partner as we continue to reduce the festival’s environmental impact," he said.

At the heart of this partnership is a Corporate Power Purchase agreement (CPPA) between Flogas and Highfield Energy’s Jaroma wind farm in Co. Tipperary.

Ensuring the grid supplied electricity powering the main stage is sourced from Irish renewable wind energy, any balance of consumption not powered by this CPPA is backed by GOs (Guarantee of Origin). 

This collaboration not only guarantees a cleaner, greener festival experience but also reflects both organisations’ long-term commitment to environmental leadership.

“This partnership with Electric Picnic is a proud moment for Flogas,” said John Rooney, Managing Director of Flogas. 

Pictured: Highfield Energy’s Jaroma Wind Farm

“We’re delighted to be powering the main stage with renewable electricity, helping to significantly cut the festival’s carbon emissions. It’s a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate how local, renewable energy can deliver at scale and support a more sustainable future for everyone.”

Rita Kirwan, Marketing and Communications Director at Flogas said they are 'thrilled' to provide power to the festival.

“Electric Picnic is a cultural institution, and we’re thrilled to power the main stage with renewable electricity," she said.

"By powering the main stage with renewable electricity, we’re making sustainability visible, accessible, and impactful for festivalgoers. The GAS part about Flogas is that the GAS part is only part of it," Ms Kirwan finished.

Electric Picnic, renowned for its celebration of music, arts, and community, sees this partnership as a natural next step in its sustainability journey. 

“We’re proud to partner with Flogas on this exciting initiative, said John O’Connor, Managing Director of Highfield Energy.

"Seeing our wind energy directly power one of Ireland’s biggest cultural events is a powerful testament to the potential of renewable electricity to fuel not just businesses and homes, but also the beating heart of Ireland’s music scene.”

The partnership marks the beginning of a two-year journey between Flogas and Electric Picnic, with both organisations announcing their commitment to 'exploring new and innovative ways' to further reduce the festival’s environmental impact.

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