Possible lay-offs at SSE Airtricity as it reviews businesses
Energy provider confirms potential for job losses but numbers remain unclear
Renewables
Urgent action needed to ‘clear fog’ and progress transition to clean energy
The Nesc findings would be used to inform ongoing work of Government to deliver the transition
Jack Chambers criticises people who object to housing on basis it affects their ‘area’s character’
Minister outlines plan for taskforce to tackle ‘some of the slowest systems of delivery’ in world
Final report into ‘Grace’ abuse allegations due to be published on Tuesday
Darragh O’Brien to bring forward delayed climate action plan for this year including retrofitting allocation of almost €550m
Connemara offshore wind farm will not go ahead, dealing blow to Government’s climate targets
Sceirde Rocks project off Co Galway coast had won State contract to deliver power by 2030
Elgin announce Dermot Kelleher as new CEO
UCD graduate had spent 11 years as chief financial officer
Ireland to become leader in Europe’s clean energy future amid revised national plan, conference told
Wind industry proposes new offshore wind deal for Europe backed by government supported auctions
Offshore grid for Irish, Celtic and North seas closer to delivery
Joint development can be ‘key step for Europe’s energy future’ and climate neutrality
Norwegian consultancy firm DNV to create 200 jobs in Ireland
Majority of the jobs at rebranded Enviroguide will be based in Dublin and Cork
Barry Andrews: Wind energy can deliver clean electricity, support 20,000 new jobs and reduce energy bills
To ramp up its wind power resources, Ireland needs to reform its planning system and launch a public awareness campaign to highlight the long-term benefits of the renewable energy source
People power is driving Ireland’s clean energy switch, says Minister
Combining technologies is breaking down barriers to renewables in the home, SEAI energy show reveals
Planners approve Energia data centre
Project is in line with Government’s Climate Action Plan, An Bord Pleanála rules after objections from An Taisce and environmentalists
Smart devices can stop €2.1bn wind energy waste and help give homes hot water, says social enterprise
EnergyCloud urges Government to ensure scale-up of solution with ‘broader pilot’ for 10,000 households
Radical overhaul of retrofit grants under consideration
Case for improved incentives based on big shortfall in delivering retrofits, district heating and heat pumps
Renewable energy cabinets house emergency safety and medical equipment in remote locations
New Innovator: EPC can be tailored to specific environments and has already saved lives
State investor appoints receivers to Green Generation
Biofuel producer’s backers blame fraud and policy for challenges
State-led offshore LNG facility will only be used following supply disruptions, says Minister
Opposition accuses Government of failing to consider independent analysis of zero-carbon energy backup options
Value of Ireland’s green economy rose 21% in 2022, new report shows
Increase mainly driven by the energy sector, CSO data indicates, while a rebound in construction also helped
BP to slash renewables spending in pivot back to oil and gas
Shift follows pressure from activist hedge fund Elliott Management
€2bn Dublin Bay wind farm to submit planning application
Construction work on Dublin Array scheme with 310 metre blades could begin in 2027
Irish storage supplier Suretank to create 80 jobs by year-end
Company, which diversified from oil and gas, expects expanded headcount to help drive revenues up from €50m to €75m
Taoiseach accused of drinking too much ‘big tech Kool-Aid’
To shut door on data centres would send signal Ireland does not want to be part of ‘most profound economic revolution’, Micheál Martin says
China could show US the way on clean energy tech
Solar PV, wind and nuclear power look set to meet surging demand for energy
Power demand set to accelerate in a ‘new era of electricity’
Annual consumption predicted to rise 4% a year by 2027
Ireland’s climate and energy security must not be sacrificed to appease Trump with LNG deal - Friends of the Earth
‘Government must not lock Ireland into long-term gas addiction in short-term effort to distract US president’
Renewable energy can sustain Ireland’s economic growth
‘It is time for urgent action to enable the world to decarbonise and SSE wants to help Ireland meet its onshore and offshore wind targets’
Delay on offshore wind farm construction ‘disappointing’, says Energia
Energia Renewables boss warns of five-year delay in building Tonn Nua development off Waterford coast
Tough choices must be made on the climate crisis
State is projected to miss emissions targets by 2030, risking €20bn fine despite solid progress on renewables and reducing carbon
Floating offshore wind is ready to deliver for Ireland
Decisions taken now will shape our prosperity for decades. There is no room for further procrastination
Europe’s clean energy agenda under threat from lack of finance, MEP warns
An Bord Pleanála approved less than half renewable energy capacity needed to reach Government’s 2030 target, WEI planning report finds
Solar panel firm Ohk makes fourth purchase after Melior deal
Ohk deals completed since 2023 Melior investment reach over €30m in value
Wind and solar farms have saved Irish electricity consumers €840 million since 2000 - report
‘Reaching renewable electricity targets in 2030 could cut consumer bills by an additional €610 million’
Young scientist exhibition: Students deploy innovative skills at frontier of renewable energy
Solar and wind power feature creatively in a number of projects at the annual competition
Waterford-based Suir Engineering acquires Scottish rival
Deal will help boost revenue while strengthening Irish group’s presence in Britain
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