Instead of curbing data centres, we should build more to spark greater demand for renewable energy
Data centres will be a cornerstone of advanced economies, but they can also be a catalyst for reducing carbon emissions
Data centres will be a cornerstone of advanced economies, but they can also be a catalyst for reducing carbon emissions
LNG is a hot issue within the environment movement, while most governments insist it is essential to national energy security
The US climate envoy on anger in developing countries over climate inequality, his reputation for being too positive, and conflict in the Middle East
Republic should have introduce new rules accelerating permitting last July
Ireland has almost no pristine rivers left and is producing ‘more waste than ever’, State of Environment report finds
Judge proposes to ask An Bord Pleanála to reconsider planning application ‘in accordance with law’
Renewable energy storage developer to focus on two German projects as lead Dutch project runs into ‘permitting challenges’
‘Renewables will soon overtake coal as the single biggest source of global electricity’
Pilot project is part of a showcase of technology’s capability
Renewable developers had highlighted delays caused by a pre-connection requirement for full planning permission
Group had got court permission to proceed with judicial review action against decision allowing White Hill Wind to build seven turbines on Carlow-Kilkenny border
Ireland is more vulnerable than most other EU member states to supply shocks
Developers are seeking planning permission for large-turbine wind farms as people from Louth to Wexford say they are worried about more than visual intrusion
Five installations proposed for the Irish Sea and one off Co Galway coast involve €10bn investment
US investment firm I Squared Capital hired investment bankers to prepare the company for sale
Analysis by Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland warns move to less carbon-intensive economy is not happening fast enough
Amid ongoing scepticism, here is a layman’s summary of why scientists are convinced that global warming is both real and human-caused
Environmental group lodges objection to large wind farm proposed for Irish Sea off north Dublin
The project is expected to involve either 68 turbines standing at 314 metres, or 75 turbines at 288 metres
‘Appropriate plan-led site selection is crucial for preventing critical ecological damage to the very environment that’s meant to be protected by the transition to renewable energy’
Mark Kelly believes global warming is ‘too benign a term’ given the extreme rainfall in Ireland over the past year
Seen & Heard: VAT surprise for Uber drivers; McKillen’s ‘informal contract’ with Sheikh; renewable firms’ crisis profits; pension deadline
'Leading tech company' has signed agreement to take energy from solar farm
FarmZeroC wants its approach to be deployed across thousands of farms
EirGrid says renewables accounted for nearly 29% of electricity generated in July, with solar hitting a record
Regulators sets public service obligation charge for 12 months from October
‘Why is this energy-guzzling industry continuing to expand when we know Ireland needs to rapidly reduce energy demand, both on security and climate grounds?’
Four projects approved in first half of 2022, a quarter of what is required, says Wind Energy Ireland
State company continued to invest in energy projects but reported a €45m fall in renewable energy sales cts
Richfield Solar Farm in Wexford could power 4,500 homes but uncertainty over development remains
ESB Networks figures show that more than 100,000 homes are now selling green power back into the grid
Call comes regarding heating homes as independent body welcomes 6% fall in carbon emissions by building sector
‘Disruption and mess associated with home retrofit works cannot be avoided and, in some projects, can substantially impact on family life’
State still ‘well off track’ for 2030 targets despite reductions in almost all sectors
Do not be fooled by a cool June in Ireland - our planet is on track for its hottest year and cutting emissions is vital
Storage systems can bank excess energy from renewables that can be utilised on the grid instead of fossil fuel
Dublin-listed renewable energy storage developer has signed a deal with Dutch market leader SemperPower
It is easy to discern a reflective personality and a strong engineer mindset in the man leading the ESB
Delays in getting planning permission for wind farms has meant 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction targets are in jeopardy
Transport sector set to exceed emissions targets, including legally-binding sectoral ceilings in 2025 carbon budget.
Government must move to ensure ‘repowering’ to more efficient wind farms is made a lot easier
Small modular nuclear reactors may prove to be viable, cost-effective and necessary if economy is to decarbonise, Irish Academy of Engineering report finds
Energy business to seek planning permission this week for development off Wicklow coast
Minister for Climate says Ireland has to be ‘really strong’ to avoid ‘horrific eventuality’ of climate tipping points
Environmental Protection Agency predicts emission limits will continue to be exceeded at a time when sustained reductions are needed
IrDEA reports call for €1 billion State investment to kick-start the sector before 2030
Restore Innovation, a new database tool developed by Irish marine scientist, provides developers with bespoke nature-inclusive solutions
A new regime of fixed tariffs, announced on Wednesday, will make it more worthwhile for individuals, companies and community projects to sell on excess power
The application will go directly to An Bord Pleanála on Friday
Taoiseach Simon Harris acknowledges company’s role in leading industry through green transition
QUB team successfully deploy technology on satellites that can constantly turn to face the sun and send power back to Earth in form of microwave energy
Countries aim to boost interconnection of supplies and make the North Sea ‘the largest sustainable power plant in Europe’
Data centres use vast quantities of electricity and there have been calls for a moratorium on such facilities
Time to grasp opportunity in the electricity sector, says Climate Change Advisory Council chairwoman Marie Donnelly
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Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
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