Renewable Energy

Stop Climate Chaos responds to projections that show Ireland will only cut emissions by 23 per cent compared to a 51 per cent legally binding target

Trifecta Ireland said it will work with the State and the private sector, as well as with the science community

Emissions reduction of 23% anticipated by 2030, but national target is 51%

Plan outlines critical steps to overcome planning delays and ensure first-phase projects become reality 

Beta Technologies’ electric Alia CTOL to conduct flights in Europe before final delivery in Norway

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Constraints across Europe’s electricity grids among issues affecting path to net-zero emissions, says head of renewables group with 3GW of projects

With increased renewables, electricity targets likely to be met despite lack of shift in transport and high imports of fossil fuels  

An ESB Networks campaign is offering gifts to people who ‘shift’ their energy use

‘Urgent delivery of designated maritime area plans to unlock West coast floating offshore wind potential needed’

We should not fall into the trap of thinking that everything is a disaster, but I am afraid something has gone badly wrong with the way the State is run

Outdated grid infrastructure, planning delays and political inertia stalling progress to a renewable-driven future for energy generation

Grid operators are working to outdated scenarios which do not take account of growth in renewable energy sources, report argues

Coddling and Dublin Array wind farms account for 33km line from Dún Laoghaire to Wicklow

Shelving of giant UK wind farm fuels concerns among developers in Ireland

Ireland’s development pipeline is stalling precisely when new housing is most desperately needed, investment firm Elkstone claims

Based in Carrickmacross, Ciaran Marron has built Activ8 Solar Energies into a business with projected revenues of €70m for this year

Electrification should be overriding priority for Irish economy, industry and society, says International Energy Agency chief

All-island collaboration can ‘maximise SME opportunities in the renewable energy sector’  

Project expected to generate enough electricity to power 16,000 homes

Singapore-based Keppel to purchase electricity generated at Kerry’s Ballincollig wind farm

Recent high-profile corporate backtracking from climate commitments shows the fragility of pledges when attention and accountability drift

Delay over new electricity tariffs is disappointing says climate advisory body

Separate reports in the past week have poured scorn on talk of the State becoming the ‘Saudi Arabia of wind’ and challenge the narrative that a switch to clean energy will deliver cheaper energy prices to consumers

As geopolitical turmoil reshapes global priorities, climate action is taking a backseat. From corporate rollbacks to political U-turns, a once-urgent transition to clean energy faces fresh obstacles. But in a world increasingly dependent on fossil fuels, delays will only drive up costs—both economic and environmental.

Setting aside of ecosystem-based marine planning in Ireland has created a ‘mess’, says Blue Ireland

Emerging technology, harsh marine conditions and cost pose challenges, but big offshore projects can be done, say experts

Energy provider confirms potential for job losses but numbers remain unclear

The Nesc findings would be used to inform ongoing work of Government to deliver the transition

Government’s delayed 2025 initiative is arguably lacking fresh actions and policies

But campaigners criticise proposals as ‘largely ignoring data-centre growth and reliance on fossil-fuels’

Government briefing document highlights serious risks to industry viability, jobs and tax from a large-scale outage in gas supplies

Darragh O’Brien to bring forward delayed climate action plan for this year including retrofitting allocation of almost €550m

Sceirde Rocks project off Co Galway coast had won State contract to deliver power by 2030

Limerick-based company expects project to offset up to 269 tonnes of carbon

UCD graduate had spent 11 years as chief financial officer

Wind industry proposes new offshore wind deal for Europe backed by government supported auctions

Combining technologies is breaking down barriers to renewables in the home, SEAI energy show reveals

Companies are no longer blowing hot air about their ESG credentials anymore, they’re actively stepping back from them

COWI, which has operations in more than 35 countries, says its focus here will be on driving green agenda