Renewable Energy

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

Two cases have come to light where planning authority advised HSE consultation about wind farms but the health service says it received no notification

World’s performance on emissions and temperature summarised in three words: ‘over the limit’

Clean energy shares have tumbled on fears Republican president-elect will scrap subsidies and tax breaks

The US president-elect showed himself in awe of the power of Hurricane Helene - but did not dare to consider why that September storm was so destructive

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Political parties must indicate how they will uphold and strengthen our carbon budgets

Republic faces €8bn fines if it misses climate targets

Onshore wind developments can take up to 10 years for a development to become operational in Ireland, from planning to grid connection and construction

Seen & Heard: Government offshore wind tenders, Grafton Group’s buying plans, Devitt’s pub acquisition and energy costs trigger for insolvencies

Baku conference offers opportunities to help avoid climate catastrophe, despite the obstacles

EirGrid notes wind farms account for majority of renewable electricity generated at just under 35%

Tonn Nua site off Waterford to facilitate 900MW wind farm due to be operational by 2032

Idea for renewable supergrid best hope for energy independent Europe, Belgian minister says

Our family member relies on disability benefit, so ensuring the conversion is energy efficient is a priority

Tánaiste Micheál Martin and GNI break ground on a planned €32m plant

By waiting until the right time to use energy-intensive appliances, we can relieve pressure on the national grid and reduce emissions

Rich countries told they must close ‘emissions gap’ before the key 1.5 degree target is lost

Only one wind farm secured planning approval in recent months from An Bord Pleanála

Climate Council warns Government to stop subsidising fossil fuel usage and scale up supports for people to avail of low-carbon technologies

New series of quarterly bulletins to support more frequent monitoring of national and sectoral progress on climate action

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