Renewable Energy

Some 34 per cent of Republic’s and Northern Ireland’s power demands were met with electricity from renewable sources

Annual consumption predicted to rise 4% a year by 2027

‘Government must not lock Ireland into long-term gas addiction in short-term effort to distract US president’

New attempts to prolong the fossil fuel era have come at precisely the wrong time

‘It is time for urgent action to enable the world to decarbonise and SSE wants to help Ireland meet its onshore and offshore wind targets’

Forget ‘greenwashing’ - now the talk in the corporate world is of “greenhushing”

If this storm erodes public confidence in electrification, it could lead to backtracking

The problem boils down to one of politics versus populism, as politicians who promote unpopular but crucial policies struggle to be re-elected

State is projected to miss emissions targets by 2030, risking €20bn fine despite solid progress on renewables and reducing carbon

Pulling out of Paris Agreement was predictable theatre, but resulting temperature and emission rises will push Earth to dangerous tipping points

An Bord Pleanála approved less than half renewable energy capacity needed to reach Government’s 2030 target, WEI planning report finds

Justice Richard Humphreys said planning authority appeared ‘almost petrified’ to approve renewable energy proposals that contravene local development plans

Ohk deals completed since 2023 Melior investment reach over €30m in value

Ireland must take ‘big leaps as distinct to small steps’ in developing renewables, says SSE chief

Focus on electricity prices resonates with consumers

‘Reaching renewable electricity targets in 2030 could cut consumer bills by an additional €610 million’

An Bord Pleanála’s decision was designed to protect habitat of whooper swan

Castleknock College pupil develops ‘smart sole’ to help overcome widespread condition linked to diabetes

Solar and wind power feature creatively in a number of projects at the annual competition

Deal will help boost revenue while strengthening Irish group’s presence in Britain

Wind energy lobby says new government needs to implement the Planning and Development Act and put in place policies to support the development of the sector both onshore and at sea

Kerry led wind energy generation in 2023, generating 1,664 GWh of energy, followed by Cork, Tipperary and Galway

Hub capable of attracting multinationals and boosting our competitiveness could mirror facilities such as Level 39 in London and Station F in France

Group seeks to add to existing small business and renewable energy projects

Ireland heard plenty of ‘eco rhetoric’ in 2024 but there was a clear sense that political leaders have not grasped the reality of the climate emergency

Significant progress has been made in reaching the company’s 2030 goal

‘It would be highly reckless on climate and economic grounds for the project to be approved in light of latest information’

Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil naively believe they can have policies that both increase and decrease carbon pollution at the same time, and still be rewarded for making a good effort

In 10 years, Ireland could cut emissions in hard-to-reach transport sectors, says Hydrogen Mobility Ireland

Ireland desperately needs to build out its grid to accommodate more use of wind energy

Ireland’s ability to reach its legally binding CO2 reduction targets by 2030 would be fatally undermined by the continued growth of data centres

Friends of the Earth calls for ‘moratorium on new data centres and expansion of existing ones until robust legislative framework is in place’

Ebitda declined 6.3% to €79.5m in three months to end of September, following increases

Electrification is the bridge between Ireland’s renewable energy potential and its climate commitments

Fewer companies likely to choose to spend to cut emissions now Greens have been all but wiped out

‘Standing still is retreat and the world will rightly judge us very harshly if this is the outcome’ warns UK’s Ed Miliband

Ireland reaches highest ever ranking due to progress on renewable energy including solar, energy use and climate policy

Cathedral boss says one-year renewable energy contract with Pinergy will reduce its carbon emissions and help achieve sustainability goals

International Energy Agency expects data centres to consume 32% of total electricity in Ireland by 2026