‘The mindset was that we’re not sunny enough for solar power’
While wind energy has come of age over the past two decades, solar energy has been the Cinderella sector in Ireland, with the second-lowest capacity in the EU
‘Mass mobilisation of Irish society’ needed to embrace retrofitting over coming decade
Retrofitting programme could create 32k new jobs, generate €600m in economic savings every year
Ban on licences for new oil and gas comes into force following Cabinet decision
New appointments to Climate Change Advisory Council coinciding with enhanced role
Another Life: Ireland’s saltmarshes could vanish as sea level rises
Michael Viney: Government and its agencies finally taking threats of storms seriously
Electric car with 600km range to be manufactured in Ireland
Prototype of Spika on display at Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland Energy Show
Offshore wind energy key to cutting carbon emissions, forum told
Boosting renewable energy capacity possible ‘if we embrace our offshore wind potential’
Still sucking diesel: Taxi drivers ignore Ross’s electric car incentive
Just seven drivers have taken up grant of up to €7,000 to switch from petrol or diesel
Electric vehicles and heat pumps ‘key’ to decarbonising Ireland
Country needs to rethink use of energy, ESB chief tells Energy Ireland conference
BMW looks to electrify Irish motorists with new 530e
Plug-in hybrid saloon perfect for city driving but commuters likely to opt for diesel 5 Series
‘Policy failure’ blamed for high greenhouse emissions
Economist Prof John FitzGerald says both Irish Government and EU are responsible
BMW charges into the electric brigade
With a revolutionary carbon-fibre body and impressive powertrain, the i3 really sparks
Another Life: Don’t be put off by silly myths. Bats are keystone mammals
Ireland’s 11 species of bat, which include the pipistrelle and the lesser horseshoe, are under threat. With a little more care we can help them survive
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