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29th January 2024
Managing Director of NIE Networks, Derek Hynes, talks to David Whelan about his organisation’s role in the delivery of a sustainable energy system for all. Outlining […]
29th January 2024
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) says that it is considering legal advice after the passing of the statutory deadline for publishing Northern […]
15th December 2023
Hitachi Energy is advancing a sustainable energy future for all by integrating renewable sources into the next generation of energy systems. The significance of transportation in […]
15th December 2023
Brian Ó Gallachóir, Associate Vice-President for Sustainability at University College Cork (UCC), assesses whether worrying electricity generation inadequacy necessitates an all-island focus on energy security. Ó […]
15th December 2023
Up to 900MW of renewable electricity is set to be secured in 2025 under a new plan for offshore wind development off Ireland’s south coast. The […]
15th December 2023
As the European Union seeks to reform the electricity market, Eurelectric’s Savannah Altvater discusses the critical components she believes must underpin market design fit for net […]
15th December 2023
A floating natural gas storage facility and increased oil reserves are to be considered in the Government’s plan to increase energy security. Energy Security in Ireland […]
15th December 2023
The EU is predicting that circa 14 per cent of energy consumption across Europe will be from hydrogen by 2050, while it is expected to between […]
15th December 2023
As Ireland navigates to net zero, low-carbon flexible thermal will be essential in keeping the lights on, writes Catherine Raw, Managing Director of SSE Thermal. We […]
15th December 2023
Sinn Féin’s spokesperson for environment and climate action, Darren O’Rourke TD, talks to Joshua Murray about the party’s vision for a “just and ambitious” energy transition. […]
15th December 2023
Global expert in energy market reform, Todd Bessemer, questions whether the dramatic increase of non-synchronous renewables onto energy systems across the globe requires a greater focus […]
20th November 2023
Head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service Jayne Brady says that alongside the economic opportunity, the societal and environmental necessity for achieving a net zero future […]
20th November 2023
Following the first direct to grid injection of biomethane into a gas network anywhere on the island of Ireland, Director of Evolve, David Butler, talks to […]
20th November 2023
The concentrated nature of fossil fuel generation sites means that possible job losses in the well-paid electricity sector could “present a troubling cocktail of factors impeding […]
2nd November 2023
Emissions from rail have risen by an annual average of 0.6 per cent in the past two decades globally, the International Energy Agency (IEA) reports. In […]
2nd November 2023
The National Hydrogen Strategy, published in July 2023, outlines how hydrogen can be used for the rail sector in areas where electrification – the primary mean […]
9th October 2023
The Government once again increased its goals for electricity decarbonisation with the publication of the Climate Action Plan 2023 (CAP23). However, doubts remain as to whether […]
9th October 2023
Significant reform is required if Northern Ireland is to meet the target set for renewable electricity consumption by 2030, writes Carson McDowell’s Neasa Quigley. The renewables […]
9th October 2023
Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, outlines Ireland’s place in the global energy transition and how he believes it will enable the […]
9th October 2023
Following the publication of its Networks for Net Zero strategy in January 2023, Managing Director of ESB Networks, Nicholas Tarrant, talks to David Whelan about the […]
9th October 2023
Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) Senior Research Officer Muireann Lynch discusses the cost of planning and regulatory delays for the energy system. Contextualising her research, […]
9th October 2023
Tom Howes, advisor on the green energy transition and energy market regulation for the European Commission, discusses measures taken and further measures to come to ensure […]
9th October 2023
Bord na Móna is a climate solutions and renewable energy company playing a pivotal role in the achievement of Ireland’s ambitious climate goals. In line with […]
9th October 2023
Long awaited by many in the energy sector, the National Hydrogen Strategy was launched by Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications and Minister for Transport, […]
9th October 2023
KPMG hosted a round table discussion with key stakeholders to discuss the opportunity of developing a biomethane industry in Ireland. What are the most significant benefits […]
9th October 2023
Barry Quinlan, Assistant Secretary, Energy – built environment, retrofit and heat policy at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, talks about government priorities in […]
9th October 2023
The Commission for Regulation of Utilities recently published a new strategy to reduce the carbon intensity of energy demand in Ireland. For Ireland to meet its […]
9th October 2023
Provisional results of the Government’s third onshore renewable energy auction have been branded as “extremely disappointing” after the smallest level of generation to date was deemed […]
9th October 2023
Continuing to demonstrate its commitment to helping lower carbon footprints and prepare homes for the future, Grant has ensured all its heating technologies can be renewable. […]
9th October 2023
The second Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan (OREDP II) is set to take Ireland a step closer towards an enduring regime for offshore renewables. Despite a […]
9th October 2023
Calor understands the importance of providing reliable, efficient energy for its customers and giving them choice from a range of energy solutions to fit different needs […]
9th October 2023
Following the publication of the Energy Action Plan 2023, Head of Energy for the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland, Deputy Secretary, Richard Rodgers, discusses […]
9th October 2023
Launching Supergrid Super Solution: The Key to Solving the Energy Crisis in February 2023, Tánaiste Micheál Martin TD asserted: “I [have] articulated the idea of the […]
9th October 2023
A summer when the impact of climate change is dominating global and national headlines, from heat waves to wildfires to flooding, should encourage us all to […]
9th October 2023
Associate Vice-President of Sustainability at University College Cork, Brian Ó Gallachóir, outlines Ireland’s performance with the current carbon budgets and ceilings and asks whether a greater […]
9th October 2023
The remit of the Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) covers the bioenergy sectors of biomass, biogas/biomethane, biochar, biofuels, energy crops and wood fuels. As a representative organisation, […]
9th October 2023
Christian Bendrup Faurholt, project manager and country lead, Energinet, explains how Denmark has been able to achieve an unprecedented level of integration of biomethane into its […]
9th October 2023
Akash Bais, Key Account Manager, Utility and C&I, Ireland for SKE Engineering GmbH, discusses the evolution of Ireland’s solar industry and the innovative technology set to […]
9th October 2023
On 17 July 2023, the Maritime Area Regulatory Authority (MARA) was formally launched, following an announcement by Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien […]
9th October 2023
Solar’s recent growth in Ireland has been revolutionary. From 0 per cent in 2022, Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) statistics showed a day in May […]
9th October 2023
Ireland’s Climate Action Plan has ambitions to generate significant renewable energy production from wind resources in the coming years. A major focus will be to significantly […]
9th October 2023
Samantha Phillips, Chief Commercial Officer, Dynelectro, discusses the challenges facing the green transition globally and the need for innovation in order to meet these demands. Born […]
9th October 2023
Climate change is no longer just an environmental issue, it has profound economic implications, writes Colm McGrath, Managing Director of Surety Bonds. The Earth’s climate is […]
9th October 2023
Jerry Murphy, Professor of Civil Engineering at University College Cork and Director of MaREI, discusses the role of renewable gas in decarbonising Ireland’s energy system. Murphy […]
9th October 2023
RenewableNI, the voice of Northern Ireland’s renewable electricity industry, has said urgent action is needed if the Climate Change Act target of 80 per cent is […]
9th October 2023
New Pinergy fund offers solar installations to businesses removing upfront capital costs. Pinergy, the clean energy supply and solutions company is now operating a €30 million […]
9th October 2023
The significant upgrading of the Government’s solar PV targets from 2.5GW to 8GW by 2030 exemplifies solar energy’s shift from a fringe technology to a crucial […]
9th October 2023
The Department for the Economy (DfE) and The Crown Estate, in January 2023, announced a statement of intent to establish offshore wind leasing in Northern Ireland. […]
9th October 2023
Stuart Conaty, Partner in Beauchamps’ Energy and Natural Resources team discusses progress on policy measures aimed at accelerating renewable energy deployment. In last year’s Renewable Energy […]
9th October 2023
Biljana Kulišic, Policy Officer, Bioenergy, European Commission, outlines the state of play and scope for development of the European biomethane sector. Taking stock in biomethane production […]