This year has been marked by war on multiple fronts, and a glaring lack of energy independence has become evident over a few short weeks. A green revolution, however, presses on: Ireland has made remarkable progress in solar generation, which is becoming an important presence in its energy mix, writes Kevin O’Sullivan, former editor of The Irish Times.
And Trump’s anti-climate antics have led to many multinationals abandoning their sustainability commitments. However, Europe has no option but to push on with the green energy transition, writes O’Sullivan.
As energy security concerns drive urgent demand for renewable gas, Ireland aims to scale biomethane by 2030; but policy, pricing and regulatory barriers must be resolved to unlock its potential, writes Edel Corrigan.
In theory, it should be a slam dunk for electric buses to be cheaper to operate than diesel buses. If we were talking about private cars, then the maths is incredibly straightforward. When it comes to electric buses, however, the balance of cost seems less clear, writes Neil Briscoe, a contributor specialising in motoring.
