Organisation: Sustainable Energy Authority

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>Given our wet climate, the idea of making electricity from the sun’s rays was once treated by some as a joke. We have also been among the most difficult countries in relation to planning for panels. Now, obstacles are being removed and the target is to have a million panels installed</p>

outdoors

Donal Hickey: Warming up to the idea of solar energy

EU policy aspires to all new residences having rooftop panels by 2029. Business and industry are likely to follow. Farmers can also make savings by generating their electricity from the sun

general

Let’s get on the biogas bus and use eco-friendly fuel

property

This new built in Bandon won't be lonesome for long

news

Climate advisors urge wind farm builds

news

Tesla Motors plans electric car supercharge station in Tipp

Irish people must embrace electric cars

Clonakilty’s energy revolution has been very successful

Communities and business can get help to become more sustainable says Ailin Quinlan

Mon, 15 Feb, 2016

Chair of Climate Change Advisory Council ‘won’t pull punches’ on criticising Government on carbon emissions

The chair of the new Climate Change Advisory Council has said the group won’t hold back on criticising the Government for failings in tackling carbon emissions.

Wed, 20 Jan, 2016

Naval vessels fly a kite for energy efficiency

That old phrase ‘go fly a kite’ could take on an entirely new meaning when it comes to future energy efficiency.

Mon, 24 Aug, 2015

Failure of public buildings to save energy hits climate and pockets

A big offender is the Coombe Women’s Hospital. Its energy use has rocketed by 89% since 2009 writes Victoria White

Thu, 07 May, 2015

State faces €7m fine for lack of action on renewables

The Government risks a €7m-a-month fine because it is more than three years late bringing EU renewable energy rules into Irish law.

Fri, 24 Jan, 2014

SEAI attains SWIFT 3000 cert

THE Sustainable Energy Authority in Ireland (SEAI) has become the first organisation in the country to be certified to the SWIFT 3000 code of practice for corporate governance assessment.

Thu, 21 Apr, 2011

€4.5m wave energy test platform to enhance Ireland’s leading status

IRELAND’S reputation as a leader in wave energy technology is being enhanced by a €4.5 million research investment on a test platform being set up in Galway Bay this weekend.

Sat, 05 Mar, 2011

Quality of TDs has ‘seriously deteriorated’

THERE has been a serious deterioration in the quality of politicians going through the doors of Leinster House over the last 10 to 15 years.

Sat, 13 Nov, 2010

Green energy - Country can become a world leader

In its latest report, the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland finds that Ireland is rapidly becoming a world leader in the provision of wind energy for electricity generation.

Thu, 27 May, 2010