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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

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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

Renewable energy
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

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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

Solar could be a silver bullet for Irish renewables
Solar could be a silver bullet for Irish renewables
Circal’s Bill Sadlier talks about why solar continues to outperform wind in the renewable sector and the importance of collaborating with farmers. Cáit Caden reports

Fri, 15 Nov, 2024

Panorama of Wind Farm in Oresund, Denmark
'What is next for offshore wind?' asks Wind Energy Ireland chief
Ireland needs to focus its efforts on the only six offshore wind energy projects capable of being ready to generate power by 2030

Fri, 15 Nov, 2024

Ireland's offshore wind energy in critical need of port development
Ireland's offshore wind energy in critical need of port development
Vital need to accelerate port developments as only Belfast Harbour is currently suitable to support the construction of an offshore wind farm, says  industry analyst

Thu, 14 Nov, 2024

Silhouetted wind turbine at a rural windfarm.
Losing wind power means higher electricity bills for consumers, warns renewable expert
Urgent need to strengthen Ireland's electricity grid as 14% of potential electricity lost already this year as wind farms are forced to turn off

Thu, 14 Nov, 2024

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Port facilities must improve for offshore wind to succeed
Ireland has huge natural advantages for offshore wind energy, but industry experts highlight the need for enhanced port facilities. Cáit Caden reports

Wed, 13 Nov, 2024

Planning reforms would pave the way for significant onshore renewable energy development
Planning reforms would pave the way for significant onshore renewable energy development
Just three wind energy projects received planning decisions between July and September and planning body An Bord Pleanála granted planning permission to only a single new wind farm, as Cáit Caden reports 

Wed, 13 Nov, 2024

Global projects offer valuable models for Ireland's net zero ambitions
Global projects offer valuable models for Ireland's net zero ambitions
Dr Matt Kennedy, transformation expert with IDA Ireland, says sustainable energy, especially offshore wind, presents an opportunity for Ireland to make our society and economy more resilient. He talks to Rita de Brún

Wed, 13 Nov, 2024

Onshore wind is the ‘low-hanging fruit’ for renewable investment
Onshore wind is the ‘low-hanging fruit’ for renewable investment
Eoin Cassidy, a partner in law firm Mason Hayes and Curran's construction team and an energy law specialist, talks about the current environment in the Irish market for renewable energy investment. Cáit Caden reports

Wed, 13 Nov, 2024

Solar Independence day
Renewables provided a third of electricity in September
Majority of renewable electricity generated last month came from wind farms, which accounted for just under 29% of all electricity used in Ireland

Thu, 03 Oct, 2024

Offshore wind targets
Ports present 'monumental challenge' to Ireland hitting offshore wind targets 
There is no port in the Republic of Ireland capable of deploying any offshore wind farms, research shows

Mon, 27 May, 2024

Delivery of key infrastructure projects needed to decarbonise Ireland’s electricity system
Delivery of key infrastructure projects needed to decarbonise Ireland’s electricity system
Michael Mahon, Chief Infrastructure Officer at EirGrid, outlines EirGrid’s key role in making Ireland’s electricity grid renewable ready

Tue, 21 May, 2024

Flick through the pages of our Renewable Island e-paper
Flick through the pages of our Renewable Island e-paper
Insightful updates on solar energy, wind, green hydrogen, battery storage and more in our 32-page Renewable Island e-paper

Tue, 21 May, 2024

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