As energy security concerns drive urgent demand for renewable gas, Ireland aims to scale biomethane by 2030, but investors warn that policy, pricing and regulatory barriers must be resolved to unlock its potential
Landmark Supreme Court ruling strengthens climate obligations in planning, but added pressure risks worsening backlog
Europe has no choice but to push on with green energy transition writes Kevin O’Sullivan
Ireland’s infrastructure is increasingly exposed as storms and floods intensify; without faster climate adaptation, risks to homes, energy and water will sharply escalate
As soaring demand strains the grid, can vital data centres move towards cleaner, greener energy?
Ireland’s solar energy sector is booming as PV costs fall, technology improves and RESS support drives record growth in rooftop and utility‑scale solar
Though it retains the comfort blanket of coal use, China is surging ahead with renewables and electric vehicle production
Neil Briscoe asks if we should be making major efforts to electrify public transport or if it is enough just to get people out of cars and into existing buses and trains
With the capital’s water supply at capacity, and the Shannon pipeline years away, leaky, ageing infrastructure can’t take the strain
As Ireland falls behind on retrofit goals, banks boost green lending and businesses offer sustainable solutions
Geopolitical headwinds have stunted global efforts to decarbonise, but a green transition is quietly advancing. In Sustainable Ireland, a special report from The Irish Times, our journalists offer insight into the defining issues of our time
Microcredentials and flexible training pathways opening doors to emerging roles
As airlines and airports push to decarbonise, high fuel costs, limited supply of sustainable aviation fuel and slow tech progress threaten to ground the flight of progress
With intermittent wind and solar supply, gas still vital for back-up energy — new solutions such as biomethane, hydrogen and thermal storage are fast emerging
With major new biomethane projects in Carlow and Cork, 2030 targets are within reach — but only with faster action and firm policy support
EV registrations surged 38% this year, but uneven infrastructure and high costs could still slow Ireland’s electric transition
With full fleet electrification planned by the mid-2030s, Ireland’s shift to cleaner, quieter public transport is gathering real momentum
Despite cloudy skies, Ireland is embracing solar power. Private homes and farms across the country generate clean energy, cut bills, and help meet climate targets
Shift from fossil fuels to renewables is creating demand for technical and soft skills alike — from offshore wind expertise to sustainability strategy
With power demand surging, smarter use of existing grid assets — from flexible industry loads to digital management systems — can ease the strain as we await new infrastructure
As population and economy expand, tension is increasing between environmental concerns and the economic necessity of infrastructure upgrades
Is GWP* a better way to classify methane, or letting farmers off the hook and allowing carbon pollution to persist? Kevin O’Sullivan reports
Global climate efforts face mounting headwinds against Trump’s fossil fuels first approach
The Planning and Development Act 2024 aims to streamline approvals, but legal delays and resource gaps continue to hinder progress on wind and solar projects
Missing 2030 climate targets could cost Ireland €26bn—but the true price may be irreversible damage to the planet, writes Sandra O’Connell
Two decades after the Arklow Bank wind farm put Ireland at the forefront of offshore renewables, no new turbines have been built. Now, with major targets looming, the State is racing to restart
With a target of 500,000 homes to be retrofitted to a minimum B2 building energy rating (BER) by 2030, upfront costs remain a barrier to home retrofits
Clean energy from farm and food wastes is a no-brainer but a new era of Irish biomethane is far from assured.
As geopolitical turmoil reshapes global priorities, climate action is taking a backseat. From corporate rollbacks to political U-turns, a once-urgent transition to clean energy faces fresh obstacles. But in a world increasingly dependent on fossil fuels, delays will only drive up costs—both economic and environmental.
Training, reskilling, and talent development are all ways companies are building the diverse skillsets needed to meet climate goals
Experts advise on working out what a realistic decarbonisation target is and how to reach it
Despite a Government target of 5 gigawatts (GW) of grid-connected offshore wind and a further 2GW of capacity for green hydrogen generation by 2030, infrastructure, investment and planning system deficits bedevil offshore development
From water shortages to grid strain, Storm Éowyn highlighted Ireland’s underinvestment in infrastructure. Experts warn that planning delays and climate change are compounding the country’s growing energy and utility challenges
With demand for sustainable office space rising and tenants willing to pay a premium, landlords face a choice: invest in costly retrofits or risk being left behind. But with funding challenges and split incentives, is upgrading older buildings financially viable?
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