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Fossil fuels behind 81% of Irish energy use last year

Fossil fuels were Ireland's primary energy source last year, accounting for 81% of primary energy supply, according to an analysis of global energy data by KPMG.

Business • 15 Aug

Gas accounted for 39% of Ireland's electricity generation in the first six months of 2025

Increased demand for gas in transport sector in H1

Gas demand in the first half of this year remained broadly consistent with the second half of 2024, new figures from Gas Networks Ireland show.

Business • 28 Jul

Energy operators propose investment of up to €18.98bn

The operators of Ireland's energy system, ESB Networks and Eirgrid, have proposed an investment of up to €18.98 billion over the next five years to maintain and upgrade their networks to meet current and future demand.

Ireland • 03 Jul

The entitlement to access dynamic electricity pricing was legislated in 2022, but has been delayed until June next year

Delays over smart meter data access 'disappointing'

The Climate Change Advisory Council is calling on the Government to make the legal and regulatory changes needed so customers can easily access their smart meter data to help lower electricity bills and reduce peak electricity demand.

Ireland • 01 May

The Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council site will see the construction of a library and social housing

Dublin construction site sees benefit of battery power

A Dublin building site has been benefitting from the installation of batteries charged by generators to save on electricity use and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

Dublin • 15 Mar

Friends of the Earth says data centre growth poses a significant threat to Ireland's climate commitments (Stock image)

Data centre growth 'threat to' Ireland's climate targets

Environmental group Friends of the Earth has called for an immediate moratorium on the expansion of data centres in Ireland to be included in any new Programme for Government.

Ireland • 10 Dec 24

70% of Irish respondents say their organisations invests in energy transition assets to comply with regulations, compared to 56% globally

Irish investors increase investment in energy transition

More than eight out of every ten Irish investors believe investment in energy transition assets is increasing rapidly, according to new research from KPMG.

Business • 26 Nov 24

Data centres could play offshore wind energy role - study

Data centres could be central to the successful development of offshore wind projects in Ireland, a new report has found.

Business • 22 Nov 24

The partnership aims to accelerate the roll-out of Behind-the-Meter (BTM) battery energy storage systems

GridBeyond Storage and Triodos agree further €11m funding

GridBeyond Storage, the intelligent energy and smart grid platform for distributed energy resource management, has received a further investment of €11.25m.

Business • 18 Nov 24

The Climate Action Plan in the Republic set a target of 9GW of onshore wind by 2030

Onshore wind energy delays may result in 2030 target miss

The slow pace at which onshore wind energy infrastructure is being built in the Republic and Northern Ireland could result in the renewable energy targets set for 2030 being missed.

Business • 14 Nov 24

Wind Energy Ireland said Ireland is now on track to reach 5,000MW of installed onshore capacity before the end of the year

Over half of firms now get electricity from renewables

Over half of Irish businesses are now using electricity from renewable energy sources, new research has found.

Business • 06 Nov 24

Tonn Nua will be the first area under the DMAP to be developed

Terms approved for second State offshore wind auction

Terms and conditions for Ireland's second offshore wind auction have been approved by the Government.

Business • 31 Oct 24

Just three wind energy projects received planning decisions between July and September, compared with five during the same period in 2023

One new wind farm approved by An Bord Pleanála in Q3

Only one new wind farm was approved by an Bord Pleanála in the third quarter of this year, according to the latest quarterly report published today by Wind Energy Ireland (WEI).

Business • 24 Oct 24

Lengthy planning processes holding up renewables roll-out

Lengthy planning and judicial review processes have contributed to major hold-ups in the process of rolling out onshore renewable energy projects here.

Business • 16 Oct 24

The peak demand this winter is forecast to be higher than last year's record level

Risk of winter power system alerts much lower - EirGrid

The electricity grid operator has said the risk of there being insufficient power being generated to meet demand at times this winter is low.

Business • 08 Oct 24

The energy credit will be paid in two equal payments, one before the end of the year and one after

Energy credit of €250 for all households

Minister for Public Expenditure, NPD Delivery and Reform Paschal Donohoe said Budget 2025 will include an energy credit of €250 for all households.

Budget 2025 • 01 Oct 24

Yuno Energy enters gas market for the first time

Yuno Energy is entering the gas market in a move that the energy supplier said will complement its existing electricity offer.

Business • 30 Sep 24

Gas contributed 37% to the country's electricity generation in August, down from 45% in July and 44% the same month last year

Gas demand down 10% in August due to windy weather

Gas remained the largest single source of the country's electricity generation in August, despite total gas demand decreasing by 10% from July and by 7% compared to the same time last year.

Business • 23 Sep 24

Energy credits are once again being considered by the Government

11 NGOs call for no universal energy credits in Budget

Eleven non-government organisations have joined forces to put pressure on the Government not to provide further universal energy credits in the Budget.

Business • 23 Sep 24

Solar was part of the renewables mix in the latest auction

State completes latest renewable energy auction

The State has completed the fourth auction under the Renewable Energy Support Scheme (RESS 4).

Business • 09 Sep 24

Energy providers will have to continue to offer customers more flexible payment plans

Protections for energy customers to remain for winter

The energy regulator has said that measures aimed at protecting domestic customers from the impact of high prices are to remain in place for the winter.

Business • 29 Aug 24

Up to 75 turbines will be installed at the proposed Codling Wind Park

Codling Wind Park application to be submitted next week

A planning application is to be submitted next week for the Codling Wind Park, the new offshore wind farm off the Wicklow coast.

Business • 29 Aug 24

The network charges are set by the regulator

Domestic electricity bills to rise by up to €100 a year

Household electricity bills could be set to rise by up to €8.42 a month over the coming year.

Business • 28 Aug 24

Lithium is the material of choice for electric car batteries

Power Packed: Going green is making lithium the new oil

Lithium will be central to any attempts to decarbonise the planet but some doubt that we'll have enough of the finite resource, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 26 Jun 24

Ireland's oldest windfarm is over three decades old

Warning windfarms could shut without planning reform

Up to 20% of the currently installed onshore wind energy capacity in Ireland could disappear at the end of this decade if the planning system is not urgently amended, the sector has warned.

Business • 26 Jun 24