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<p>The State ambition on solar energy envisages solar farms generating at peak 8GW of energy by 2030.</p>

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John Gibbons: Saying nuclear power is better for the environment than solar is ludicrous

The idea that intensive dairy farming is some kind of pastoral idyll with no impact on the environment has been allowed to take hold to the point that serious people are now suggesting nuclear reactors instead of solar

<p>The majority of renewable electricity generated last month came from windfarms, which accounted for 34% of all electricity used in Ireland. Picture: David Creedon</p>

companies

Renewables contribution to energy grid rises in September

<p>Bord Na Móna chief executive Tom Donnellan said the company performed well over the recent financial year 'with the successful delivery of five significant renewable energy projects'.</p>

companies

Bord Na Móna profits fall following shift to renewables

'Get offshore wind farms over the line' to meet AI energy demands, says Taoiseach

politics

'Get offshore wind farms over the line' to meet AI energy demands, says Taoiseach

Natural resource endowments more a curse than blessing for developing nations

comment-analysis

Natural resource endowments more a curse than blessing for developing nations

Skills training and low-cost loans vital to get retrofit back on track

companies

Skills training and low-cost loans vital to get retrofit back on track

Port of Cork set to open €100m deepwater berth dedicated to offshore energy development

Port of Cork set to open €100m deepwater berth dedicated to offshore energy development

CORE1 will be Ireland's first dedicated quay facilities for the offshore renewable energy sector

Mon, 30 Jun, 2025

Engineer using tablet computer collect data with meteorological instrument to measure the wind speed, temperature and humidity a

EU pauses climate directive, giving firms time to prepare

At the end of February, the European Commission decided to postpone by two years the effective dates of the existing reporting requirements under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), reports Cáit Caden

Fri, 30 May, 2025

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French firm's plans for Tipperary solar farm stalled by seven appeals

Independent TD Mattie McGrath told the council that a number of his constituents in the Dualla area 'are extremely concerned about the proposed development'

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

€88m Waterford wind farm refused over location in 'exclusion zone' for renewable energy projects

€88m Waterford wind farm refused over location in 'exclusion zone' for renewable energy projects

An Bord Pleanála said Coumnagappul Wind Farm would be most discernible within the immediate locality for a range of five kilometres which would have an adverse impact on the amenities of the area

Thu, 17 Apr, 2025

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Ciarán Brennan: Government is letting bills mount up rather than deal with climate change

Ireland faces an eye-watering €26bn bill for missing EU climate targets but the Government is prioritising short-term economic growth over environmental protections

Thu, 06 Mar, 2025

Ireland must speed up renewables or face huge fines, says EDF boss

Ireland must speed up renewables or face huge fines, says EDF boss

Renewable energy companies are held back by a lack of grid infrastructure in key parts of the country, by lengthy planning and by slow judicial review processes

Fri, 18 Oct, 2024

Kevin McPartlan: Reliance on fuel taxation to drive change in Ireland is 'flawed'

Kevin McPartlan: Reliance on fuel taxation to drive change in Ireland is 'flawed'

The carbon tax hike due to kick in next Wednesday is the latest in a long line of price rises with taxes making up the majority of the hikes

Sun, 29 Sep, 2024

Energy related emissions dropped by a record 8% last year but higher reductions are needed, SEAI warns

Energy related emissions dropped by a record 8% last year but higher reductions are needed, SEAI warns

Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland says 'we are falling far short' of where we need to be when it comes to reducing carbon emissions

Tue, 03 Sep, 2024

Offshore Wind Farm

Staff shortages in the planning system hinders wind development

Noel Cunniffe said that Ireland is 'simply not building wind farms quickly enough to keep up with the scale of renewable energy deployment we need'

Tue, 27 Aug, 2024

The Equality and Human Rights Commission report

Letters to the Editor: Nazi insignia should not be ignored

One reader writes in to say that they were disgusted that this type of graffiti didn't attract immediate condemnation by passersby

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

Port of Cork calls for 'innovative financing solutions' to bridge €70m funding gap for offshore wind facilities

Port of Cork calls for 'innovative financing solutions' to bridge €70m funding gap for offshore wind facilities

Environment Minister Eamon Ryan said the Government would be 'pressing the go button very soon' on the development, despite ongoing uncertainty over the financing of the multi-million project

Mon, 03 Jun, 2024

Eastbourne, Sussex, UK. 18th June 2019. Eastbourne Pier became the focal point for a lightning storm that saw over 1,000 strikes

EPA predicts Ireland will miss its emissions targets by a wide margin

Even if all the Government’s climate action plans are fulfilled, Ireland would only achieve a reduction of 29% in its emissions by 2030, despite the Climate Act's target of 51%

Mon, 27 May, 2024

Wind farms generated record levels of power last month

Wind farms generated record levels of power last month

Activity is expected to rise further as long-awaited planning legislation is set to be introduced this year

Mon, 08 Apr, 2024

Irish fuel price protest

Anthony Foley: Climate change measures will be tougher than many wish to believe

The EPA survey reported a weakening in support for so-called 'nasty' measures such as bans on peat, coal, and home heating oil, as well as for higher taxes on petrol and diesel cars

Mon, 01 Apr, 2024

Suspicion, distrust, confusion: Why wind farm developments are being delayed

Suspicion, distrust, confusion: Why wind farm developments are being delayed

The experience in Kilmanagh, Co Killkenny, is a perfect example of the problems and the need for a new blueprint

Sun, 28 Jan, 2024

Three Cork islands aim to achieve 'complete energy independence' by 2030, under new initiative

Three Cork islands aim to achieve 'complete energy independence' by 2030, under new initiative

The '30 renewable islands for 2030' initiative features a variety of islands from across 10 different EU countries

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

Coal-fuelled Moneypoint may be needed to produce more power during cold snap

Coal-fuelled Moneypoint may be needed to produce more power during cold snap

As Cop28 gets underway, the Co Clare power station is likely to step up production to fill the gap left by becalmed wind turbines

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Cork wind farm development secures planning approval

Cork wind farm development secures planning approval

Danish company Ørsted already has a number of wind farms operating here but its senior director said the development at Coom will be its 'highest-output onshore wind farm in Ireland'

Fri, 17 Nov, 2023

FILE PHOTO Green Party leader Eamon Ryan is to get a pedalling protection officer at times when he is cycling around Dublin on m

Eamon Ryan: Emergency gas storage ship key part of energy security plan

Energy Minister said Government would be looking at a 'small charge' on metered energy use

Tue, 14 Nov, 2023

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Ireland facing 'significant challenges' in meeting 2030 emissions targets

Ireland is projected to achieve only a 29% emissions reduction by 2030

Tue, 14 Nov, 2023

In 2023 we’ve seen climate destruction in real time, yet rich countries are poised to do little at Cop28

In 2023 we’ve seen climate destruction in real time, yet rich countries are poised to do little at Cop28

As another big climate conference looms and global ‘loss and damage’ takes hold, we must keep pressure on the biggest emitters

Wed, 01 Nov, 2023

Donal O'Sullivan of renewable energy firm Statkraft talks to The ieBusiness Podcast

Donal O'Sullivan of renewable energy firm Statkraft talks to The ieBusiness Podcast

'The system is now broken and there are not enough projects feeding these auctions,' Statkraft Ireland VP for wind and solar development Donal O’Sullivan tells Cáit Caden

Listen | Thu, 12 Oct, 2023

Gwynt y Mor offshore wind farm

Boosting energy-efficiency commitments 'would produce enormous payoffs'

'The world has seen record investment in energy efficiency, while consumer interest in reducing energy use is higher than ever,' says International Energy Agency

Tue, 10 Oct, 2023

Rooftop renewables risk making the rich richer, as latecomers will struggle to access the grid

Rooftop renewables risk making the rich richer, as latecomers will struggle to access the grid

With Ireland’s current electricity infrastructure not designed to cope with mass installation of rooftop solar panels, better-off households who are first to install solar PV will benefit the most

Thu, 05 Oct, 2023

FILE PHOTO Eirgrid has stated that low wind is a contributing factor for today's amber alert on the electricity market - the sec

Bord Na Móna posts record profits driven by renewables

Company recorded a profit of €95.2m, an increase from €78.9m in 2022

Wed, 20 Sep, 2023

Offshore wind turbines near Aberdeen, Scotland

‘Biggest clean energy disaster in years’: British auction secures no offshore windfarms

Lack of interest was widely expected after government failed to heed warnings about soaring costs

Fri, 08 Sep, 2023

Shannon dolphins could be endangered by green energy plan, say campaigners

Shannon dolphins could be endangered by green energy plan, say campaigners

Irish Whale and Dolphin Group calls introduction of speed limits and noise monitoring to protect endangered species

Wed, 23 Aug, 2023

Greenpeace protest at Rishi Sunak house

S Pádraig Hoare: Reckless Rishi eyes votes over climate

Drill, baby, drill.

Sun, 06 Aug, 2023

Audit Scotland report

Danish fund seeks €12bn for renewables projects from Taiwan to the Irish Sea

Fund manager CIP has already reached its first close of €5.6bn and has investors lined up to more than double that amount within the next 12 months

Mon, 10 Jul, 2023

Bord Gáis Energy building a path for Ireland's clean future

Bord Gáis Energy building a path for Ireland's clean future

New executive appointments will lead Bord Gáis Energy's initiatives to promote Ireland's transition to clean energy

Sun, 04 Jun, 2023

Irish aviation can be a model for climate action, says IATA chief

Irish aviation can be a model for climate action, says IATA chief

Sustainable aviation fuels and new hydrogen and electric propulsion systems offer a window of opportunity for Ireland to take a global lead in aviation climate action

Fri, 26 May, 2023

Ports must race against the clock to build infrastructure that can support offshore wind farms

Ports must race against the clock to build infrastructure that can support offshore wind farms

Getting these ports ready for offshore wind developments is also a costly endeavour

Tue, 16 May, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Waking the sleeping giant

Irish Examiner view: Waking the sleeping giant

While gaining public commitment to the sacrifices involved in voluntarily reducing air travel will require the wisdom of Solomon and the patience of Job, there are other areas where success is achievable and will attract popular support and acclaim.

Sat, 13 May, 2023

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Bright future for consumers in Statkraft's renewable revolution

Statkraft staff are excited to be part of history as solar is set to surpass coal as the largest source of power capacity in the world

Wed, 10 May, 2023

Ireland's offshore wind and fishing industries can co-exist, experts say

Ireland's offshore wind and fishing industries can co-exist, experts say

The Irish wind energy sector is anticipating a boost this week as the results of Ireland’s first Offshore Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) auction are expected to be published

Mon, 08 May, 2023

Record-breaking April for Irish wind farms

Record-breaking April for Irish wind farms

Wind energy provided 35% of the country’s electricity in April, and for the first four months of the year has met 38% of power demand.

Thu, 04 May, 2023

Audit Scotland report

New offshore wind policy is 'too conservative', warns business group

Chambers of Commerce and other organisations including Wind Energy Ireland have ramped up lobbying recently to make the development of offshore windfarms simpler, as many in the industry have faced a series of roadblocks.

Fri, 21 Apr, 2023

Gwynt y Mor offshore wind farm

Industry body warns Republic may lose out on offshore projects without State intervention

Wind Energy Ireland warns that without ramped up investment into the sector, Ireland will miss its 2030 climate targets, developers will look elsewhere to build wind farms and the country will lose potential jobs

Thu, 13 Apr, 2023

VAT rate on new solar panels cut to zero saving households €1,000 on installation

VAT rate on new solar panels cut to zero saving households €1,000 on installation

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan signed off on the move in a bid to encourage more people to opt for renewable energy

Sun, 02 Apr, 2023

Ireland could become 'green hydrogen powerhouse' with Government support

Ireland could become 'green hydrogen powerhouse' with Government support

Cork has been earmarked by Government and business leaders as a potentially leading region for green hydrogen production

Tue, 07 Mar, 2023

General Stock - Gas Hobs

EU plans reforms to shield household bills from massive market swings

Top objectives include shielding consumers from soaring prices and spurring the development of renewable energy

Mon, 06 Mar, 2023

Energy bills

Cost of energy tops list of concerns for housebuyers, survey reveals

Searches by energy rating on the MyHome.ie website increased by more than 35% in the first two months of 2023 compared to the final two months of last year

Mon, 06 Mar, 2023

Jennifer Sheahan: Space-saving alternatives to the radiator

Jennifer Sheahan: Space-saving alternatives to the radiator

The Home of the Year winner looks at alternative options to the traditional rad that could cut costs as well as take up less room

Sun, 05 Mar, 2023

Home energy scheme changes

Irish Examiner view: Ireland in need of gas storage

Energy independence

Fri, 03 Mar, 2023