Why do we not seem to be able to provide the EV charging network the State needs?
Ireland’s sclerotic planning system acts as a major brake, but things could be about to improve
Ireland’s sclerotic planning system acts as a major brake, but things could be about to improve
Additional reforms urgently needed for Irish economy to remain competitive, says Excel Recruitment Group
Regulator raises network charges to fund €1.4bn maintenance and investment of grid and power distribution systems
Fifty-year-old hydroelectric engineering feat to play key role in transition to net-zero carbon emissions, Eamon Ryan says
ESB Networks figures show that more than 100,000 homes are now selling green power back into the grid
ESB Networks says it's progressing applications at a rate of 750 per week, with 20% of connections delivered in past six months
Storage systems can bank excess energy from renewables that can be utilised on the grid instead of fossil fuel
It is easy to discern a reflective personality and a strong engineer mindset in the man leading the ESB
Causeway Geotech claims it will suffer loss and damage as a result
Minister Eamon Ryan hails ‘rooftop revolution’ as solar can now power 400,000 Irish homes when sun shines
Mayo woman Peggy unable to use hospital-grade bed or nebuliser due to lack of power
Weather event brings strong winds with severe gusts along with fallen trees and further damage to power lines
ESB Networks says 16,000 homes remain without power following Sunday’s storm, with additional 18,000 losing supply on Tuesday
Senator Lynn Boylan (SF) questions why subvention was continued after financial crash had ended
Managing director is expected to express regret for what happened during an appearance at the Oireachtas environment committee
Three people died as a result of Storm Isha which left tens of thousands without electricity and widespread damage across the country
Some 93,000 properties still without electricity as Met Éireann issues further Orange warnings for Donegal, Mayo and Galway
About 300 customers in the Ballykeeran area of Athlone had no power for period as supplier escalated public safety timber-cutting programme
A yellow wind and raining warning is in place for the west coast, along with an additional rain warning for northwestern counties
Strong winds and high tides cause flooding, property damage and power outages in western counties as second storm of the weekend sweeps across the country
The great spotted woodpecker, new to Irish woodland in recent decades, is causing major headaches for the electricity supply network and even power outages in some areas
Move predicted to lead to reduced electricity prices and provide flexibility that will improve energy security
Planning approval has been granted for the North Connacht 110kV Project by Eirgrid, following extensive consultations with the local community
Risk of amber warnings ‘most likely during the coming winter peak hours and at times of low wind and low interconnector imports’, says EirGrid
Latest weather news: South and west coasts hit by storm, with floods and power cuts around country
Latest renewable electricity supply contracts a blow to renewable electricity hopes
Woman rescued from her car in Co Derry after it became trapped by floodwater
Claim made by Data centre developer Equinix in planning dispute with council over proposed facility
Some solar-powered homes are still on waiting list for smart meters
Opponents to plan want high-capacity electricity line placed underground
Households paid additional €50m a year for more than a decade
Strategy for ‘clean electricity future’ targets big increase in renewable connections and flexible management of demand
Independent Workers’ Union said it was their members’ position the company was not entitled to ‘enforce’ a change to their working conditions without agreement
Some 23 generators were connected in 2022, 'comprising enough energy to power Cork', says
Utilities regulator has ordered the company to conduct an external audit of its systems
Exercises designed to prepare Republic for any disruption to gas or electricity supplies
Micromobility companies look to get a foothold in the commuter market while awaiting legislation
Low wind and electricity imports, along with unexpected power-plant shutdowns, squeezed supplies on Tuesday, increasing the risk of a power cut
Outage due to a fault impacted some 15,000 homes on Monday evening
Company says stoppage is ‘unnecessary’ and has had ‘limited’ impact
Company seeking damages from union and warns strikers of ‘financial implications’
Firm seeking damages over industrial action by network technicians ahead of new stoppage
Dispute is over lack of consultation on outsourcing, not over money, union says
Members of IWU begin 24-hour strike over ‘outsourcing of members’ work to outside third parties’
Environmental Protection Agency investigation found series of failings at utility
Power outages and fallen trees causing disruption in storm’s aftermath
Smart meters will help customers make better choices about their consumption
Storm Ali moves away from Irish coast after leaving almost 200,000 without power
Overnight limits will likely be in place for a number of weeks following extreme weather
ESB repair crews reconnected the last customers cut off during the storm on Thursday night
ESB and Gas Network Ireland claim they have connected houses
Irish Water also restores supply to all customers in aftermath of strongest storm in 50 years
ESB Networks continuing to work to restore electricity to customers in parts of Cork and Wexford
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Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
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