Solar energy surges as grid taps into Ireland’s of sunny spell
Solar Ireland warns renewable energy is being ‘wasted’ as national grid and related infrastructure is not keeping pace with power generated
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Fifty ways Ireland can leave fossil fuels behind set out to Government
Proposals from Friends of the Earth say public backs the move but supports are needed
People in Ireland want to know where our money goes. The answer is depressing
Ireland spends €250,000 training doctors to work in Australia. That’s just one symptom of a much bigger problem
Ireland’s nuclear debate generates a lot of hot air but no clean energy
There’s little serious analysis making the case for nuclear power in Ireland as part of energy and climate policy
Building offshore wind farms could reduce Irish energy bills, as has happened in the UK
British energy bills are significantly lower on average than here, due largely to its offshore wind sector, the largest in Europe
Europe’s air temperatures becoming ‘dangerously high’, amid record heatwaves in 2025
Temperatures exceeded 30 degrees inside Arctic Circle as entire continent suffered extreme weather
Claims that solar developments could undermine national food security stretch credulity
Golf courses, which also take land out of food production, are rarely framed as a threat to national food security
Energy providers launch guide to help homes cut costs
Shifting electricity use away from peak hours can help households reduce costs, Electricity Association says
Farmer growing 70% of Irish broccoli says solar farms threaten food security
Plan for 140MW solar farm on 338 acres in Kildare is sited on ‘some of the most fertile and productive agricultural land in Ireland’
Iran war triggers 19% jump in Irish wholesale electricity prices
Increase in wind energy shields country from worst of spike, Wind Energy Ireland says
Are we required to make energy upgrades if our extension exceeds 25sq m?
‘I’ve been told I may need to upgrade the energy rating to at least B2′
Pinergy may invest up to €35m to expand solar power supplies
Electricity group moves as businesses face prospect of rising energy costs
Ireland’s future energy needs must be met by renewables and nuclear
Critical effort must go into balancing both so we have a competitive, secure and affordable energy system
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