Renewable Energy

Government ‘cannot shield people from the full impact of the war’, Coalition source says

Biggest UK private pension fund to take 50% stake in incinerator’s parent company

The country is a canary in the coal mine for dealing with the strains of a boom in energy demand

Short-term support should target the most vulnerable through the welfare system but failure to phase out fossil fuels is costing consumers

But renewable energy relies on resources that will never run out and cannot be cut off as act of aggression

This week’s bluster gives the impression of some kind of crackdown – with consequences. Don’t be fooled

New plant will boost stability of wind and solar power

Ireland has a large agricultural sector where most farmers and food processors want to do the right thing, so it’s a no-brainer

Wind and solar groups say 13% and 16% of energy produced in their respective sectors was wasted last year due to grid ‘challenges and congestion’

Court notes that An Coimisiún Pleanála prevailed in majority of grounds of appeal advanced by developer

Sceptics don’t outright deny climate change but dismiss solutions as unrealistic

State company joins with natural gas suppliers in green fuel initiative

Electricity and gas supplier continues €1bn investment plan, including proposed 334MW power plant in Galway

Firm has developed technology to tap rivers for energy

7th century find raises concerns about juxtaposition of heritage protection and windfarm development

Most are ascribed to shortfalls in Government planning, policies, action and communications

Judgment states public bodies must try to act in line with national climate targets

‘Sleeping giant’ of the energy world ready to play part in providing affordable clean heat

We have ruled out nuclear and gas exploration, and stalled on wind energy. Our dependence on gas energy will continue until 2050 at the earliest

Company is engaged in ongoing restructuring of its operations

Sharper focus on renewables come as EU backs complete ban on Russian gas imports by late 2027

Pakistan’s citizen-led solar revolution was largely unplanned

Old turbines will make way for much larger project

UK oil major suffers latest setback as it tries to pivot back to fossil fuels

BNRG Mothel Ltd plans €100m facility

New battery technology shows rust may be a creative as well as corrosive process

State will be liable for fines as high as €28 billion, as Minister for Climate says State will get only halfway to 2030 target

Wind, solar, green hydrogen - every scalable option shown to work at reasonable cost is required

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International Energy Agency dubs Republic a leader in wind power

We have the opportunity, but do we have the ambition and know-how to harness the power of the Atlantic?

Renewable energy group says it will ‘vigorously’ defend itself

We need a hard look at what is really necessary and appropriate for critical infrastructure

EirGrid’s support allowed An Taisce Green-Schools to bring back the energy theme of its programme last year

After two years, there remain insurmountable impediments to the completion of the transaction, plaintiffs argue

Bord Gais Energy chief Dave Kirwan’s remit includes responsibility for parent company Centrica’s nuclear plants in the UK

Community benefit funds are a useful way to enhance public engagement with energy and sustainability and address delays in developing infrastructure

An Coimisiún Pleanála chief says planning board must be careful as handling of projects will set precedent for all future offshore development

Any increase over the average guaranteed price paid in 2023 can be seen as some sort of ‘Irish difficulty premium’

Planning reforms and other actions needed if Ireland is to successfully transition to a decarbonised power system