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<p>If this country is to achieve its climate targets, then every arm of the State needs to be pro-renewables and pro-delivery, instead of frustrating projects with procedural delays and backlogs.</p>

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Challenges around infrastructure are finally being tackled

Implementation of the list of 30 actions set out in the Accelerating Infrastructure Taskforce report is critical for Ireland’s ambitions to meet its climate targets, and for our future economic development

<p> An aerial of the Ørsted solar farm view in Garreenleen, Co Carlow. Ørsted has also secured a contract in the Irish Government’s fourth onshore Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS 4). The approved project is a 65 MW Solar Farm in Ballinrea, in Cork City, which has the potential to power 16,000 homes once operational. Ørsted now has a total of 24 advanced or operational onshore wind and solar projects in Ireland. Photo: Darragh Kane</p>

Ørsted, committed to helping Ireland on its path to energy independence

<p>High hopes for Hydrogen: Globally, there is huge appetite for hydrogen production and development of hydrogen derivatives, but figuring out long term use cases (at scale) is the real challenge.</p>

Hydrogen: Navigating a role in the Clean Energy Transition

EirGrid, transforming the power system for future generations

EirGrid, transforming the power system for future generations

Wind energy versus coal fired power plants

Why industrial heat will make or break Ireland’s climate targets

Can 'Dynamic Line Rating' get more renewables onto grid and cut electricity prices?

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Can 'Dynamic Line Rating' get more renewables onto grid and cut electricity prices?

Two million consumers see value of ESB's smart meters

Two million consumers see value of ESB's smart meters

Smart metering is enabling a smarter, low-carbon electricity network, ultimately of benefit to consumers and to the delivery of national climate action targets

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

Worker installing solar panel on roof

Investors in solar energy are gaining instant benefits

Businesses are homeowners investing in solar energy are delighted with their decision, says Ronan Power, CEO of Solar Ireland

Sun, 23 Nov, 2025

Solar energy still booming, but it’s not insulated from headwinds

Solar energy still booming, but it’s not insulated from headwinds

Grid capacity and curtailment are Europe-wide obstacles that can hinder further solar energy development, as well as global finance and supply-chain pressures, said Dijanei De Silva, head of operations for commercial solar PV firm Greenco, based in Galway

Sat, 22 Nov, 2025

EcoVision delivering for sustainability needs across local communities

EcoVision delivering for sustainability needs across local communities

William Walsh, CEO of Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, outlines how EcoVision is engaging with community projects all over Ireland

Sat, 22 Nov, 2025

Flogas on a path to replace natural gas with biogas, and LPG with BioLPG

Flogas on a path to replace natural gas with biogas, and LPG with BioLPG

Flogas has signed a three-year contract to supply Kildare Innovation Campus with renewable energy, reducing CO2emissions by 2,000 annually; interview with John Rooney of Flogas

Sat, 22 Nov, 2025

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Close the spark gap – smart taxes key to make electricity the easy choice

The 'spark gap': Electricity's high network charges and levies means gas can be cheaper. The result? People feel penalised for choosing a cleaner option

Fri, 21 Nov, 2025

Ireland inches closer towards hydrogen roll-out through potential agreement with France

Ireland inches closer towards hydrogen roll-out through potential agreement with France

Hydrogen Ireland said the first wave of announcements since 2023 was driven by enthusiasm, and many of these were never destined for investment

Fri, 21 Nov, 2025

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Security of power supply: Renewables are the only option

Market uncertainty is the biggest barrier to financing new renewable technologies, say 73% of energy experts. Q&A with Eoin Cassidy, Mason Hayes & Curran

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

Turtle swimming underwater in Barabados

Measuring underwater noise can help protect our marine ecosystem

Irish Marine Acoustics Platform (IMAP) research project will identify, manage and mitigate the underwater noise from now to 2028

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

Onshore energy auction unlikely to drive Ireland to its 2030 green goals

Onshore energy auction unlikely to drive Ireland to its 2030 green goals

Through RESS5, Ireland bought 854MW of solar PV and 219MW of onshore wind for an average strike price of €98.91/MWh

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

Irish climate-tech firm secures €2m investment with global tech giant

Irish climate-tech firm secures €2m investment with global tech giant

Irish firm Platmech has signed an exclusive national partnership with TCL, the global technology leader and Worldwide Olympic partner

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

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Global need for energy is soaring, says International Energy Agency

Electricity demand is set to rise by 3.3% in 2025 and 3.7% in 2026 – more than twice as fast as total energy demand

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

Turbulent year for offshore developers casts shadow on future projects in Ireland

Turbulent year for offshore developers casts shadow on future projects in Ireland

On a European-wide scale, the weighted average cost of capital for offshore wind projects has risen by approximately three to four percentage points from 2020 to 2024

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

EirGrid: Supporting grid stability on a renewable-led electricity system

EirGrid: Supporting grid stability on a renewable-led electricity system

EirGrid can currently operate the system so that up to 75% of Ireland’s electricity generation can come from variable renewables at any one time — high by international standards

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

Ørsted: Fighting climate change through renewable energy

Ørsted: Fighting climate change through renewable energy

Ørsted, the world’s most sustainable energy developer: Let’s create a world that runs entirely on green energy

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025

Statkraft: Delivering strength and resilience, through sustainability

Statkraft: Delivering strength and resilience, through sustainability

Renew the way the world is powered — Statkraft's role in contributing to a socially, environmentally and economically stronger world

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025

Energy storage systems or battery container units with turbine farm

Critical role of battery storage in Ireland’s energy plans

Ireland is going to need up to seven times more energy storage than its current capacity, say industry experts.John Daly reports

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025

Clarity on battery policy vital for Irish energy goals

Clarity on battery policy vital for Irish energy goals

Bobby Smith, head of Energy Storage Ireland, looks at the huge leaps forward for Irish renewables. He talks to Jillian Godsil

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

Photovoltaic panels on a residential house

Solar continues to power growth in the renewable industry both domestically and worldwide

Despite growing demand for solar, the Irish market has proven to be a difficult one for developers. Cáit Caden reports

Sat, 31 May, 2025

Wind Energy In Scotland

Public support for wind energy is fuelling optimism

As one of the country’s greatest natural resources, wind energy is being backed by four out of five Irish people.

Sat, 31 May, 2025

€19bn bonanza in Ireland's sustainable energy transition

€19bn bonanza in Ireland's sustainable energy transition

Ireland can reap the economic benefits of a fossil fuel-free economy and society, reports John Daly

Fri, 30 May, 2025

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Accountability and clearer government strategies key to incentivise action

Liam McKenna, partner at Forvis Mazars, says that taking action now would be considerably cheaper than paying huge fines later, as Jillian Godsil reports

Fri, 30 May, 2025

Ireland on a journey from solid fuel to clean and green

Ireland on a journey from solid fuel to clean and green

Patrick Bresnihan, Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at Maynooth University, reflects on Ireland's ongoing evolution towards renewable energy

Fri, 30 May, 2025

The headquarters of the European Commission, Brussels, Belgium

Climate action progress could attract investment, experts say, amid looming hefty EU fines

If the Government implements the additional measures in its own Climate Action Plan by 2030, it could reduce the fine range to between €3bn to €12bn, reports Cáit Caden

Fri, 30 May, 2025

Developing a new national plan for offshore wind energy

Developing a new national plan for offshore wind energy

Yvonne O’Brien, regional public affairs manager with Wind Energy Ireland, explains the benefits that Ireland will gain from the extensive data-gathering and public consultation in the national Designated Maritime Area Plan (DMAP) for offshore wind

Fri, 30 May, 2025

Eco house with hydrogen heating technology

Ireland 4.0: Green Hydrogen's role in our energy security

Paul McCormack of Hydrogen Ireland and James Carton of Dublin City University share their views on Ireland's Green Hydrogen sector with Jillian Godsil

Thu, 29 May, 2025

Energy independence: A prize worth fighting for

Energy independence: A prize worth fighting for

Justin Moran, director of external affairs for Wind Energy Ireland, outlines how Irish wind farms have evolved to provide more than a third of the country’s electricity

Thu, 29 May, 2025

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Renewable energy, a sure route to ensuring the lights stay on

Colm Greaves hears expert industry opinion on the role which renewable energy sources can play in ensuring that EU member states avoid future electricity blackouts

Thu, 29 May, 2025

We’re for the birds — project to protect hen harriers

We’re for the birds — project to protect hen harriers

Yvonne O’Brien and Justin Moran of Wind Energy Ireland look at an innovative research project seeking to build a more accurate understanding of wind farm effects on the hen harrier

Thu, 29 May, 2025

How renewables can help the earth live long and prosper

How renewables can help the earth live long and prosper

Colm Greaves looks at a range of opinions around the ‘Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive’ (CS3D), an instrument designed to improve and standardise the quality and content of reporting sustainability performance among companies doing business in Europe

Thu, 29 May, 2025

Darragh O' Brien: Offshore acceleration plan will be a game-changer for Ireland and our future economy

Darragh O' Brien: Offshore acceleration plan will be a game-changer for Ireland and our future economy

Our approach to offshore wind energy can ensure we boost energy independence and security, which will deliver real climate action

Thu, 01 May, 2025

Red paper cutout car on stacks of gold coins on green background. Illustration of the concept of increasing car prices, surging

Why sustainability in Ireland demands more than goodwill

In the race against climate change, an approach that leaves behind those who can’t afford the starting fee is bound to fail, not only ethically but practically

Fri, 07 Feb, 2025

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Public asked to give their views on plans to connect offshore windfarms to national grid

EirGrid said it wanted to hear from people about the proposed on- and offshore station locations, and about the various landfall locations and grid connection points that will be required in parts of Cork, Waterford and Wexford

Tue, 07 Jan, 2025

Shot of three wind turbines

Financing the energy transition: A path to a more sustainable future for Ireland

If we are serious about achieving our decarbonisation targets, further support mechanisms will be required, particularly in earlier stage segments of the energy transition, says PwC expert

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

Accelerate Green: Advancing sustainable innovation and business growth

Accelerate Green: Advancing sustainable innovation and business growth

Meet Ireland’s budding green entrepreneurs, participants in Bord na Móna's Accelerate Green programme, bringing a mix of creativity and technical expertise

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

Colleagues in formal suits meet at desk to brainstorm environmental management strategies. discuss carbon emissions, renewable e

Corporates tackling the key themes within sustainability

As employers reflect on reporting requirements such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and EU Taxonomy (EUT), experts at KPMG explore the key sustainability themes

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

Specialist solar energy do onsite service and maintenance solar panel

Balancing the value of land with nation's green goals

Ray Fitzpatrick, partner at Augustus Cullen Law solicitors, talks with Rita de Brún about some of the legal considerations within renewable energy

Sun, 17 Nov, 2024

Business colleagues discussing over digital tablet while sitting at desk in office during meeting

Understanding the fine print is key in any land development deal

Ray Fitzpatrick, law partner at Augustus Cullen Law solicitors, answers Rita de Brún’s questions about the most common legal topics around land development for renewable energy

Sun, 17 Nov, 2024

South-East partners optimistic for efficient green energy projects

South-East partners optimistic for efficient green energy projects

Paddy Phelan, CEO of South East Energy Agency, outlines a report showing significant support for a promising Bio-CNG development project. He talks to Colette Sheridan

Sun, 17 Nov, 2024

Daniel and Sandra Davey reap rewards of the One Shop Stop Retrofit

Daniel and Sandra Davey reap rewards of the One Shop Stop Retrofit

Daniel and Sandra Davey are among a growing number of homeowners availing of grants as part of their personal commitment to sustainability. They talk to Conor Brumell

Sun, 17 Nov, 2024

Ireland's data centres focus on carbon footprint of future mega-buildings

Ireland's data centres focus on carbon footprint of future mega-buildings

Conor Power hears the views of strategy leaders in Ireland's data centres, who are committed to helping the nation reach its climate action targets

Sat, 16 Nov, 2024

GNI’s pathway to Net Zero: The role of biomethane and green hydrogen

GNI’s pathway to Net Zero: The role of biomethane and green hydrogen

Gas Networks Ireland sees a vital role for biomethane and green hydrogen in Ireland's future energy security. Rita de Brún reports

Sat, 16 Nov, 2024

Landowners take time to assess pros and cons of solar on their land

Landowners take time to assess pros and cons of solar on their land

Farmer and green energy investor Tommy Cooke says farmers near electricity substations see the value of solar, but others are more hesitant. He talks to Rita de Brún

Sat, 16 Nov, 2024

Solar transformation brings a green boost to Ryanair chief's farm

Solar transformation brings a green boost to Ryanair chief's farm

Michael O’Leary insists that State grants for solar panels should be fast-tracked to help farmers reduce their carbon footprint

Sat, 16 Nov, 2024