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
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
Cook Medical announces €3m investment in renewables Cook Medical has announced a €3m investment in renewable and energy-saving technologies. Business • 11 Apr
Cook Medical announces €3m investment in renewables Cook Medical has announced a €3m investment in renewable and energy-saving technologies. Business • 11 Apr
Island of Ireland renewable energy targets will be missed Ireland and Northern Ireland will miss their target of having 80% of its electricity generated by renewable sources by 2030 by two years. Business • 06 Aug 24
Island of Ireland renewable energy targets will be missed Ireland and Northern Ireland will miss their target of having 80% of its electricity generated by renewable sources by 2030 by two years. Business • 06 Aug 24
Ireland 5th in EY Renewable Energy Attractiveness index Ireland is the fifth most attractive country in the world to invest in renewable energy projects, according to the latest EY Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index. Business • 15 Jul 24
Ireland 5th in EY Renewable Energy Attractiveness index Ireland is the fifth most attractive country in the world to invest in renewable energy projects, according to the latest EY Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index. Business • 15 Jul 24
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
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
Group wants faster electrification of heat, transport A new representative body has launched to advocate for the faster electrification of Ireland's heating and transportation systems. Business • 26 Apr 24
Group wants faster electrification of heat, transport A new representative body has launched to advocate for the faster electrification of Ireland's heating and transportation systems. Business • 26 Apr 24
Statkraft eyes 3GW of renewable energy projects by 2030 Renewable energy firm Statkraft has announced plans to roll out 3 gigawatts of renewable energy projects in Ireland by 2030, which will include its 500MW North Irish Sea Array (NISA) offshore wind project. Business • 29 Jan 24
Statkraft eyes 3GW of renewable energy projects by 2030 Renewable energy firm Statkraft has announced plans to roll out 3 gigawatts of renewable energy projects in Ireland by 2030, which will include its 500MW North Irish Sea Array (NISA) offshore wind project. Business • 29 Jan 24
Ireland moves up renewable energy development rankings The latest EY Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index shows that Ireland continues to climb the index rankings as it rose one place to stand at 12th position. Business • 22 Nov 23
Ireland moves up renewable energy development rankings The latest EY Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index shows that Ireland continues to climb the index rankings as it rose one place to stand at 12th position. Business • 22 Nov 23
Activ8 opens new Naas depot as part of expansion Solar installation company Activ8 has opened a new depot in Naas, Co Kildare, which it says marks a significant expansion in its business. Business • 25 Oct 23
Activ8 opens new Naas depot as part of expansion Solar installation company Activ8 has opened a new depot in Naas, Co Kildare, which it says marks a significant expansion in its business. Business • 25 Oct 23
Total energy demand up almost 5% in 2022 - SEAI Ireland's total energy demand increased by almost 5% last year, mainly due to a continued rebound of transport activity after the Covid pandemic. Business • 06 Sep 23
Total energy demand up almost 5% in 2022 - SEAI Ireland's total energy demand increased by almost 5% last year, mainly due to a continued rebound of transport activity after the Covid pandemic. Business • 06 Sep 23
Ireland ranked 13th in renewable attractiveness Ireland is the 13th most attractive country in the world for renewable energy investments, according to a survey by EY. Business • 16 Jun 23
Ireland ranked 13th in renewable attractiveness Ireland is the 13th most attractive country in the world for renewable energy investments, according to a survey by EY. Business • 16 Jun 23
Govt proposals could damage renewable energy ambitions Proposed changes by the Government that would require future offshore windfarm developments to take place in a limited number of designated areas risk damaging Ireland's ambition to become a global leader in renewable energy, Engineers Ireland has warned. Business • 08 Mar 23
Govt proposals could damage renewable energy ambitions Proposed changes by the Government that would require future offshore windfarm developments to take place in a limited number of designated areas risk damaging Ireland's ambition to become a global leader in renewable energy, Engineers Ireland has warned. Business • 08 Mar 23
ESB Networks connected 23 renewable projects this year ESB Networks says it connected 23 large-scale renewable energy projects to the country's electricity network this year. Business • 27 Dec 22
ESB Networks connected 23 renewable projects this year ESB Networks says it connected 23 large-scale renewable energy projects to the country's electricity network this year. Business • 27 Dec 22
Bord na Móna sees profit jump to €78.9m Bord na Móna has reported a near-trebling in its operating profit, as it continued its transition towards renewable energy. Business • 20 Jul 22
Bord na Móna sees profit jump to €78.9m Bord na Móna has reported a near-trebling in its operating profit, as it continued its transition towards renewable energy. Business • 20 Jul 22
Wind Energy Ireland wants more renewable energy targets Wind Energy Ireland has called on the Government to increase its renewable energy ambitions and fully decarbonise the Irish electricity system within 13 years. Business • 13 Apr 22
Wind Energy Ireland wants more renewable energy targets Wind Energy Ireland has called on the Government to increase its renewable energy ambitions and fully decarbonise the Irish electricity system within 13 years. Business • 13 Apr 22
Call to publish cost of move to more renewable energy The Irish Academy of Engineering has called for an official estimate of the cost of Ireland's planned transition to more renewable electricity to be published by Government. Business • 08 Sep 21
Call to publish cost of move to more renewable energy The Irish Academy of Engineering has called for an official estimate of the cost of Ireland's planned transition to more renewable electricity to be published by Government. Business • 08 Sep 21
Pinergy acquires solar energy supplier Solar Electric Energy firm Pinergy has acquired Co Wexford-based solar installation company Solar Electric. Business • 18 Jul 21
Pinergy acquires solar energy supplier Solar Electric Energy firm Pinergy has acquired Co Wexford-based solar installation company Solar Electric. Business • 18 Jul 21
Greens look to remove solar panel planning restrictions The Green Party is seeking to remove planning restrictions around the installation of solar panels. Politics • 28 Jun 21
Greens look to remove solar panel planning restrictions The Green Party is seeking to remove planning restrictions around the installation of solar panels. Politics • 28 Jun 21
IWEA rebrands as Wind Energy Ireland The Irish Wind Energy Association is today rebranding as Wind Energy Ireland. Business • 25 Jan 21
IWEA rebrands as Wind Energy Ireland The Irish Wind Energy Association is today rebranding as Wind Energy Ireland. Business • 25 Jan 21
Ireland ranks 14th for renewable energy attractiveness Ireland has ranked 14th in the latest Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI) published by EY. Business • 25 Nov 20
Ireland ranks 14th for renewable energy attractiveness Ireland has ranked 14th in the latest Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI) published by EY. Business • 25 Nov 20
Shell launches major cost-cutting drive Royal Dutch Shell is looking to slash up to 40% off the cost of producing oil and gas in a major drive to save cash so it can overhaul its business and focus more on renewable energy and power markets, sources told Reuters. Business • 21 Sep 20
Shell launches major cost-cutting drive Royal Dutch Shell is looking to slash up to 40% off the cost of producing oil and gas in a major drive to save cash so it can overhaul its business and focus more on renewable energy and power markets, sources told Reuters. Business • 21 Sep 20
Facebook signs deal for new Tipperary wind farm Facebook has agreed a deal to purchase the energy produced by a planned wind farm in Co Tipperary. Business • 07 Aug 20
Facebook signs deal for new Tipperary wind farm Facebook has agreed a deal to purchase the energy produced by a planned wind farm in Co Tipperary. Business • 07 Aug 20
BP to cut 10,000 jobs in renewable energy shift BP will cut about 15% of its workforce in response to the coronavirus crisis and as part of chief executive Bernard Looney's plan to shift the oil and gas major to renewable energy, the company has said. Business • 08 Jun 20
BP to cut 10,000 jobs in renewable energy shift BP will cut about 15% of its workforce in response to the coronavirus crisis and as part of chief executive Bernard Looney's plan to shift the oil and gas major to renewable energy, the company has said. Business • 08 Jun 20
Seven offshore wind projects fast-tracked The Government has fast-tracked the development of seven off-shore wind farm projects as part of its goal of significantly increasing renewable energy generation over the next decade. Business • 19 May 20
Seven offshore wind projects fast-tracked The Government has fast-tracked the development of seven off-shore wind farm projects as part of its goal of significantly increasing renewable energy generation over the next decade. Business • 19 May 20
SSE Renewable sells Tyrone wind farm to Greencoat UK SSE Renewables has sold a Co Tyrone wind farm to Greencoat UK for £51m. Business • 20 Feb 20
SSE Renewable sells Tyrone wind farm to Greencoat UK SSE Renewables has sold a Co Tyrone wind farm to Greencoat UK for £51m. Business • 20 Feb 20
