Does it pay to invest in solar panels before grants are cut in December?
Green investment also promises lower energy bills and the chance to sell any surplus power back to the grid
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Investors will bypass Ireland for renewable energy projects unless delays on planning and the grid are resolved
Onshore wind developments can take up to 10 years for a development to become operational in Ireland, from planning to grid connection and construction
Cop29: Can a bloated and cumbersome process undermined by self-interest deliver for our planet?
Baku conference offers opportunities to help avoid climate catastrophe, despite the obstacles
Renewable energy sources provide over 40% of electricity in October
EirGrid notes wind farms account for majority of renewable electricity generated at just under 35%
When’s the best time to use the dishwasher and wash clothes? The recommended periods and why wind matters
By waiting until the right time to use energy-intensive appliances, we can relieve pressure on the national grid and reduce emissions
Climate policies point to ‘catastrophic rise’ in global temperature, says UN report
Rich countries told they must close ‘emissions gap’ before the key 1.5 degree target is lost
Ryanair’s O’Leary calls for fast-tracking of solar grants for farmers
Airline boss says €140,000 installation at Gigginstown estate has been very successful but grants came only months after installation
Financing big projects: Make the right decisions at the outset
Debating the pros and cons of each funding option is the first step in planning a big investment project such as a wind or solar farm
Application windows for national grid connections to be doubled
Renewable developers had highlighted delays caused by a pre-connection requirement for full planning permission
Will charging an EV at my house double my electricity bill?
Your EV questions answered: Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts
Cork renewables business to develop €400m solar project in Canada
Buttevant-based renewables specialist wins approval for Alberta development
SSE Renewables gets green light for first solar project
Richfield Solar Farm in Wexford could power 4,500 homes but uncertainty over development remains
Food production faces squeeze from Government policy, warns farming sector
Energy and environment policies imperil €14bn export business, claims Agriculture Science Association
Homeowners’ sunny disposition towards solar
ESB Networks figures show that more than 100,000 homes are now selling green power back into the grid
Supreme Court dismisses appeal against planning permission for Midlands solar farm
Local residents group had opposed proposed development
Shannon Airport seeks green light for solar farm plan
Airport says initial 5.5-acre site will reduce costs, guarantee energy supply and lower reliance of fossil fuels
China’s view of the world puts Ireland between a rock and a hard place
Cold War was a ‘cakewalk’ compared to the complexities of the current situation, says expert
Three solar farms set to power 10,000 Irish homes a year
Dublin-based developer BNRG and asset manager Impax Asset Management have reached financial close on the deal
Solar farm plan stalled as stud farms and residents object
Kildare County Council seeks more information as Ceann Comhairle joins 50 others in objecting to proposal
Sun goes down on German economy as recession drags on and government spending is slashed
Solar industry layoffs are tip of iceberg in a beleaguered German market facing little growth and much-needed fiscal belt-tightening
Solar panels can save homeowners €24,000 in energy bills over 25 years, survey finds
Lenders actively encourage homeowners to make their properties more sustainable, according to broker Doddl.ie
The rise of rural solar farms: A new gold rush meets the wild west of runaway developments
A battery of new solar farms planned for Co Meath has led to sparks flying among locals who are divided on their benefits and their negative effects on nature and biodiversity
ESB adds over 1 gigawatt of solar power to network in last two years
Minister Eamon Ryan hails ‘rooftop revolution’ as solar can now power 400,000 Irish homes when sun shines
Solar power has gone ‘gangbusters’ in Ireland, says Minister for Energy
In a wide-ranging media interview, Mr Ryan also says he is planning for new car-sharing schemes, surpassing targets for electric vehicle sales, and introducing dynamic pricing with lower electricity costs on days of stronger winds.
Activ8 Solar Energies founder scoops Established Entrepreneur of the Year award
Activ8 Solar Energies has installed more than 100,000 solar panels across the country since it was established in 2007
Zambia seeks green revolution but unstable climate threatens income of millions of small farmers
Profile of climate-vulnerable Zambia pre-Cop28: ‘The rain comes late and goes early’
Why are renewable energy costs falling everywhere except in Ireland?
Climate: Renewable projects with planning permission are signing contracts directly with tech companies, which means the Government auction is increasingly stuck with the poorer, more expensive projects
Global trade means supporting losers, not protecting them at any cost
Seeking to protect jobs in firms that have failed to adapt to the changing world will have a significant cost for consumers and slow the green transition
SSE to submit planning application for Wexford solar farm
Renewable energy developer and operator wants to build solar farm build next to its existing Richfield wind farm
Is the answer to Earth’s power conundrum in space?
Chris Horn: Harvesting solar power from space, and nuclear fusion, are two possible ways forward for the planet’s energy crisis
Parish priest sees the light as new solar panels slash church electricity bills in Co Louth
Solar panels were installed after parish committee in Termonfeckin saw electricity bills spiral 300%
Ireland’s solar revolution: the country’s fastest-growing renewable power source is having a profound impact
Even a dull Irish day can deliver significant quantities of solar power, while thousands of homes can feed excess electricity from their installations onto the grid and get paid for it
A global subsidy war? Keeping up with the Americans
Washington’s allies in Europe and Asia were initially outraged by its new industrial policy. Now they are scrambling for ways to catch up
Government to boost solar grants to businesses
Industry says move will cut installation costs ahead of EU directive imposing renewable requirements on bigger business
Government to approve grants for businesses seeking to install solar PV panels
Grants will range from €2,700 up to €162,500 to support the installation of panels and associated infrastructure
Almost 1,000 homes feeding electricity to national grid not getting paid
Some solar-powered homes are still on waiting list for smart meters
Are solar panels a good investment if we’re going to move house in the coming years?
Property Clinic: Is improved energy efficiency reflected in the sale price of a property?
Restructuring application for Solar 21 firms enters commercial list
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