Outdated electricity grid planning and weak governance stalls Europe’s transition to renewables, report warns
Grid operators are working to outdated scenarios which do not take account of growth in renewable energy sources, report argues
Eirgrid
Ireland’s hopes of a net-zero economy are floating in the wind
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
Jack Chambers criticises people who object to housing on basis it affects their ‘area’s character’
Minister outlines plan for taskforce to tackle ‘some of the slowest systems of delivery’ in world
Housing Minister James Browne: ‘If we don’t get this right over the next four to seven months, we’re going to be in serious, serious trouble’
The solution to Ireland’s housing crisis is ‘more supply and it is my job to get that supply moving’, says the Minister for Housing as he answers questions about how he intends to do that
Offshore grid for Irish, Celtic and North seas closer to delivery
Joint development can be ‘key step for Europe’s energy future’ and climate neutrality
Debate: Should Ireland build more data centres?
Providing IT infrastructure for the likes of Amazon and Meta is key for our economy, but environmental costs worry opponents
EirGrid’s positive impact is powering Ireland’s journey to a cleaner energy future
‘Lots of other jurisdictions are looking at what we do in Ireland to try and understand how we manage our renewable resources,’ says Errol Close, chief corporate services officer at EirGrid
Still no respite on house price inflation, which hits eight-year high
The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk
Electricity supplies face ongoing pressure due to increases in demand
National grid operator predicts record demand as climate change measures kick in
Smart devices can stop €2.1bn wind energy waste and help give homes hot water, says social enterprise
EnergyCloud urges Government to ensure scale-up of solution with ‘broader pilot’ for 10,000 households
What does the latest regulator ruling on data centres mean?
Electricity consumption by installations has long been a problem
Data centres to supply electricity under proposed new rules
Energy industry regulators to publish decision on Tuesday
North-south electricity interconnector delayed by a further three years until October 2031
Seen & Heard: CHQ building food hall plans; Government plans tax breaks for homebuilders; Erisbeg takes majority stake in CHM Group, and Dingle Distillery invests in upgrade
Electricity network upgrades likely to see user bills rise
Seen & heard: Developers summoned; Xerotech on the brink; Glencore eyes Pallas Green sale; CRH invests in 3D; Mounjaro arrives; and O’Hara brewery talks
After Storm Éowyn, can Ireland’s electricity, water and phone networks cope with further extreme weather?
‘We’re not resilient to today’s climate,‘ says expert as State and utility companies face greater pressure to prepare for stormier weather
Delay on offshore wind farm construction ‘disappointing’, says Energia
Energia Renewables boss warns of five-year delay in building Tonn Nua development off Waterford coast
Wind provided about 40 per cent of Ireland’s energy last month
Data shows December had one of the highest figures for wind energy generation on record
Will 2025 deliver breakthrough on planning so Ireland can tap its wind energy ‘gold mine’?
Wind energy lobby says new government needs to implement the Planning and Development Act and put in place policies to support the development of the sector both onshore and at sea
Eamon Ryan hails Ireland’s role as ‘world leader’ on data centres
‘Data centres no longer need to be concentrated around Dublin’ but should be closer to sources of renewable energy, especially offshore wind
EirGrid names Gas Networks Ireland boss Cathal Marley as new boss
Government recently approved a €50,000 boost to the annual salary for the job following representations from Minister, Eamon Ryan
EirGrid on track to operate power system with up to 95% renewable energy
Significant progress has been made in reaching the company’s 2030 goal
Energy regulator ordered to reconsider power firms’ access to electricity auction
High Court quashes decision of grid operator Eirgrid, supported by Commission for Regulation of Utilities to bar Kilshane Energy and Coolpowra
Eirgrid had no duty to explain exclusion of companies from grid ‘auction’, court hears
Applicants say reasons were not given for their refusals to be allowed bid, claiming breach of fair procedure
Energy companies open challenge to exclusion from EirGrid auction
Kilshane Energy plans two power stations at Huntstown, while related companies are connected to east Galway projects
Electricity consumption hit record high across Ireland on Wednesday
Freezing temperatures boost energy use as British imports helped bolster supplies
Power company secures expedited hearing on lockout from grid supply auction
Kilshane Energy and related companies want to be allowed to bid in auction for right to sell electricity to the grid
Power company challenge EirGrid’s decision blocking it from joining grid contest
Kilshane Energy want court to order it is entitled to qualify for upcoming auction
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%
Mark Foley drink-driving case: ‘Where he crashed would have been my driver’s seat and my four-year-old in the back’
Blood-alcohol test shows ex-EirGrid chief was four times over limit when he crashed into two parked cars
New EirGrid chief to receive salary of €300,000 after Government agrees to raise
Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe sets pay rate at €300,000 for new EirGrid CEO – €60,000 more than the Taoiseach earns
Decisions on pay rates for semi-State chiefs needed from next government
Government pay policy for senior management viewed as too restrictive by boards of commercial State bodies
Warning that UK tax could hit Irish gas supplies
Brokers warn of threat to energy security from any fall in production
EirGrid may call on emergency power this winter
Risk of electricity shortfalls much lower than in previous years says grid company
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
The GlossOpens in new window
Read the digital edition of The Gloss magazine now
Family NoticesOpens in new window
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices