Danish energy firm Orsted begins construction of Cork solar farm
Project expected to generate enough electricity to power 16,000 homes
Renewables
Blackout in Spain and Portugal: Why did the lights go out?
In the News podcast: Cyberattack is ruled out, but source of unprecedented blackout still not clear
Weakening corporate climate pledges is a symptom of waning momentum
Recent high-profile corporate backtracking from climate commitments shows the fragility of pledges when attention and accountability drift
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
Offshore wind farms at risk of legal challenges due to flawed developer-led policy, environmentalists warn
Setting aside of ecosystem-based marine planning in Ireland has created a ‘mess’, says Blue Ireland
Why international firm Corio withdrew from plans for Sceirde Rocks wind farm off Connemara’s coast
Emerging technology, harsh marine conditions and cost pose challenges, but big offshore projects can be done, say experts
Possible lay-offs at SSE Airtricity as it reviews businesses
Energy provider confirms potential for job losses but numbers remain unclear
Urgent action needed to ‘clear fog’ and progress transition to clean energy
The Nesc findings would be used to inform ongoing work of Government to deliver the transition
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
Final report into ‘Grace’ abuse allegations due to be published on Tuesday
Darragh O’Brien to bring forward delayed climate action plan for this year including retrofitting allocation of almost €550m
Connemara offshore wind farm will not go ahead, dealing blow to Government’s climate targets
Sceirde Rocks project off Co Galway coast had won State contract to deliver power by 2030
Elgin announce Dermot Kelleher as new CEO
UCD graduate had spent 11 years as chief financial officer
Ireland to become leader in Europe’s clean energy future amid revised national plan, conference told
Wind industry proposes new offshore wind deal for Europe backed by government supported auctions
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
Norwegian consultancy firm DNV to create 200 jobs in Ireland
Majority of the jobs at rebranded Enviroguide will be based in Dublin and Cork
Barry Andrews: Wind energy can deliver clean electricity, support 20,000 new jobs and reduce energy bills
To ramp up its wind power resources, Ireland needs to reform its planning system and launch a public awareness campaign to highlight the long-term benefits of the renewable energy source
People power is driving Ireland’s clean energy switch, says Minister
Combining technologies is breaking down barriers to renewables in the home, SEAI energy show reveals
Planners approve Energia data centre
Project is in line with Government’s Climate Action Plan, An Bord Pleanála rules after objections from An Taisce and environmentalists
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
Radical overhaul of retrofit grants under consideration
Case for improved incentives based on big shortfall in delivering retrofits, district heating and heat pumps
Renewable energy cabinets house emergency safety and medical equipment in remote locations
New Innovator: EPC can be tailored to specific environments and has already saved lives
State investor appoints receivers to Green Generation
Biofuel producer’s backers blame fraud and policy for challenges
State-led offshore LNG facility will only be used following supply disruptions, says Minister
Opposition accuses Government of failing to consider independent analysis of zero-carbon energy backup options
Value of Ireland’s green economy rose 21% in 2022, new report shows
Increase mainly driven by the energy sector, CSO data indicates, while a rebound in construction also helped
BP to slash renewables spending in pivot back to oil and gas
Shift follows pressure from activist hedge fund Elliott Management
€2bn Dublin Bay wind farm to submit planning application
Construction work on Dublin Array scheme with 310 metre blades could begin in 2027
Irish storage supplier Suretank to create 80 jobs by year-end
Company, which diversified from oil and gas, expects expanded headcount to help drive revenues up from €50m to €75m
Taoiseach accused of drinking too much ‘big tech Kool-Aid’
To shut door on data centres would send signal Ireland does not want to be part of ‘most profound economic revolution’, Micheál Martin says
China could show US the way on clean energy tech
Solar PV, wind and nuclear power look set to meet surging demand for energy
Power demand set to accelerate in a ‘new era of electricity’
Annual consumption predicted to rise 4% a year by 2027
Ireland’s climate and energy security must not be sacrificed to appease Trump with LNG deal - Friends of the Earth
‘Government must not lock Ireland into long-term gas addiction in short-term effort to distract US president’
Renewable energy can sustain Ireland’s economic growth
‘It is time for urgent action to enable the world to decarbonise and SSE wants to help Ireland meet its onshore and offshore wind targets’
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
Tough choices must be made on the climate crisis
State is projected to miss emissions targets by 2030, risking €20bn fine despite solid progress on renewables and reducing carbon
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