RENEWABLE ISLAND

Content collection highlighting a variety of news and debate on sustainable living as it relates to the future energy needs across our cities, industry, environment, government and business sectors.

RENEWABLE ISLAND

Content collection highlighting a variety of news and debate on sustainable living as it relates to the future energy needs across our cities, industry, environment, government and business sectors.

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Wind energy versus coal fired power plants
Data centres must get at least 80% of their energy from renewables, regulator says
The Commission for Regulation of Utilities said grid operators will have to consider where a data centre is being proposed for and if the energy demand in that area is already constrained

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

Challenges around infrastructure are finally being tackled
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

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

BRAZIL-US-ENVIRONMENT-CLIMATE-CORREA DO LAGO
China 'coming up with solutions for everyone', says Cop30 chief
“Somehow the reduction in enthusiasm of the global north is showing that the global south is moving,” said Cop30 president André Corrêa do Lago.

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

Four people awarded over €300k in total for damages arising from wind farm nuisance
Four people awarded over €300k in total for damages arising from wind farm nuisance
The court had heard a claim that the nuisance caused the breakdown of one couple's relationship

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

Silhouetted wind turbine at a rural windfarm.
Surplus renewable energy used to heat immersion tanks of older people
The EnergyCloud Age Friendly Initiative, the brainchild of the late John Mullins, won the environment category section of the National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards recently.

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

FRANCE-DIGITAL-CLOUD
Irish people surveyed want data centres to be powered completely by renewable energy
Some 40% recognise that data centres account for a large share of national energy consumption — more than a fifth of Ireland's metered electricity 

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

Vital infrastructure or storing up trouble? Debate over battery farms continues to rage 
Vital infrastructure or storing up trouble? Debate over battery farms continues to rage 
Rising electricity demands, renewable energy goals, and soaring energy bills all mean the need for such facilities is real, if not critical

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

Energy storage system or battery container unit
Rural communities ‘deserve transparency’ on energy storage developments
Senator raises concerns about proposed battery energy storage system in Newmarket, Co Cork

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

Demand for gas hits record low in June
Demand for gas hits record low in June
The fall in demand for gas comes as renewable energy met almost 38% of Ireland’s demand in the same month

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

Architect designing a commercial building
Planning chaos as hundreds of applications risk being invalid after regulation error
Hundreds of planning applications lodged since August 6 may be deemed invalid due to confusion over new housing department rules

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

Port of Waterford applies to develop terminal as support for offshore wind projects
Port of Waterford applies to develop terminal as support for offshore wind projects
The investment will transform the port’s capacity to support large-scale offshore renewable energy projects, including the proposed Tonn Nua Offshore Wind Farm

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Circle K brings biofuel alternative to diesel into selected forecourts
Circle K brings biofuel alternative to diesel into selected forecourts
Circle K said the milesBIO HVO100 is a 'renewable biofuel made from waste materials and by-products from the food industry'

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

Electricity targets
Advisory body warns Government dependence on fossil fuel imports risks disruption and sabotage
The report from the National Economic and Social Council says that the fact that Ireland holds no domestic gas reserves 'is a particular issue of concern and distinguishes Ireland from most other EU member states'

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

Delays to infrastructure projects are damaging job prospects – Taoiseach
Delays to infrastructure projects are damaging job prospects – Taoiseach
Micheál Martin said too many vital infrastructure projects are being held up in the courts

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

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

Ireland ends coal power generation at Moneypoint 
Ireland ends coal power generation at Moneypoint 
It makes Ireland Europe’s sixth country to exit coal as renewables continue to increase their share of power generation

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

Wind power generates a third of electricity required so far this year
Wind power generates a third of electricity required so far this year
Kerry saw the highest wind energy output, with Cork and Galway in second and third place respectively

Thu, 12 Jun, 2025

Solar panels fields on the green hills
Solar power delivers record 173 Mwh during sunny May
Of the 32.5% of electricity generated from renewables last month, the majority came from wind

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

Hydroelectric generator at K Club switched off indefinitely
Hydroelectric generator at K Club switched off indefinitely
Anglers and Inland Fisheries Ireland complained it had been installed without requisite planning permission and represented a danger to fish stocks

Fri, 23 May, 2025

John Gibbons: East Cork solar farm row shows politicians must get off the fence on renewables
John Gibbons: East Cork solar farm row shows politicians must get off the fence on renewables
Cutting a massive fossil fuel import bill by developing clean, secure, and locally produced energy should be the priority

Wed, 21 May, 2025

Ørsted begins construction on 55MW solar farm close to Cork City
Ørsted begins construction on 55MW solar farm close to Cork City
Danish company's solar pipeline in Ireland stands at 700MW

Tue, 06 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

APTOPIX Spain Power Outage
What caused the blackout in Spain and Portugal and did renewable energy play a part?
The countries boast high levels of wind and solar on their grids, leading to speculation about the robustness of the technology

Tue, 29 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

European researchers test pioneering solar energy system in Cork that could cut heating bills
European researchers test pioneering solar energy system in Cork that could cut heating bills
As well as reducing domestic home heating bills, the MiniStor system could reduce, or potentially remove the need for solid fuel, oil or gas-based heating systems in homes

Thu, 10 Apr, 2025

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