Renewable Energy

Wind projects are in Mayo, Cork, Waterford, Wicklow and Tipperary, while solar projects clustered mainly in east, south-east and midland

A megaproject is a large-scale, complex and often transformative venture, typically costing $1bn or more

Prices remain high because we are still burning so much gas. The cheapest way to end that is to deliver the onshore and offshore wind that is ready to be built

Survey finds two-thirds of energy stakeholders prioritise energy security over cheaper imported power

Avoiding individual site selection, new national strategy hopes to provide certainty for future energy

Dev had a keen intellect and understanding of cutting-edge science

Construction begins on €50m biomethane plant in Ballinrobe which is slated to open in 2027

AIB’s new online calculator provides recommendations, estimates payback period and offers information on SEAI grants to start your solar PV journey

Moneypoint’s coal-fired operations ceased in June

Government urged to prioritise investment in recruitment to State agencies seen as key to accelerating renewable energy projects

Wind and solar can’t be relied on to replace gas as a reliable source to power our electricity supply

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Ireland ranks eighth out of top 10 countries for renewable electricity use, Energy Institute report says

For a fleeting moment, the State was at the forefront of this technology; now it’s back of the class

Cost, complex grant processes and uncertainty are affecting move to green power, says advisory body

Renters are one of the most at risk groups in terms of energy poverty, National Economic and Social Council finds

Nominee places range from the shadows of Croagh Patrick to a once derelict dump site in Dublin’s Liberties

Wind farm will deliver enough power for 1.3m homes and is among bank’s largest green investments to date

‘If something can shave off just half a degree, that means millions fewer impacted by heatwaves, crop failures or flooding’

At a Time of Climate Crisis: There are serious questions over the sustainability of hydrotreated vegetable oil and the industries that are promoting its use

Cumbersome planning systems greatly delay grid developments

Reports of extreme weather events are still being described as rare or unavoidable, while the findings of scientists are often dismissed as inflexible dogma

National Economic & Social Council charts a way through the energy minefield

‘To lead in clean energy, we need to invest strategically, contain costs and work more closely with our neighbours’

But share of total power demand for data centres predicted to fall to 16 per cent by 2050

AER floated in 2019 and had a wind, solar and hydro power portfolio with a capacity of 435MWs across Scandinavia, Greece, Spain and Portugal

Deal will ‘unlock barriers’ to power firm’s growth, Australian multinational says

Thinking in a Climate Emergency: Renewables, energy efficiency and ending fossil-fuel reliance do help cut CO2

Looming legal battles over transport and energy projects will determine which direction we take

RHO reaffirms commitment to support indigenous biomethane sector

Sale to LS Power is part of plan to generate $20bn from divestments

Announcement of €5m district heating fund comes amid concerns over possible rollback of climate spending as revised NDP is finalised

Change would end ESB Networks monopoly of electricity line sector

Irish wind farms met 30% of demand in June, while solar farms also had a record month

Kerry community is embracing innovation with mix of local energy projects, nature-positive farming and sustainable tourism

Target to reduce emissions by 51% by 2030, but last year they were down just 12%

Launch comes ahead of EU legislation in the autumn designed to ensure cross-border integrated grid planning

Herbata plans to use 50% renewables at Naas complex

Germany weighing a ban on fuel most vulnerable to fraud by overseas producers

Efforts to bring about wind and solar farms can support land and marine biodiversity, group says