News | Latest Breaking News Stories & Headlines

Wind energy made up 24% of total supply in July - report

Wind energy made up almost a quarter of the country's electricity last month, according to the latest report from Wind Energy Ireland.

Business • 12 Aug

Wind power met 27% of electricity demand in April, new figures show today

Electricity demand falls in April from winter peaks

Wind power met 27% of electricity demand in April, while solar power provided for 4% of electricity used across the country, new figures from grid operator EirGrid shows.

Business • 09 May

Solar power hit new record highs on the national electricity grid in March, new figures from EirGrid show

39% of electricity came from renewables in March

39% of electricity came from renewable sources last month, with solar power reaching new record highs on the national electricity grid, according to provisional figures from EirGrid.

Business • 04 Apr

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

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

Wind Energy Ireland said the critical issue remains the failure of the Irish planning system to meet its timelines

Latest renewable energy auction results "disappointing"

The body representing the wind energy sector here has described as "extremely disappointing" the results of the latest auction of renewable power.

Business • 26 Sep 23

A shortage of engineering talent will make it more difficult for major projects - including wind farms - to be completed in the coming years

8,000 engineering jobs forecast for this year

Almost 8,000 engineering jobs could be available this year, according to a forecast by Engineers Ireland.

Business • 01 Feb 23

Gazprom says further maintenance is needed on Nord Stream 1

What are Europe's alternatives if Russia shuts off gas?

The Nord Stream 1 pipeline that transports Russian gas to Germany will undergo further maintenance, Gazprom said yesterday after scrapping today's deadline to resume flows, deepening Europe's difficulties in securing fuel.

World • 03 Sep 22

Mainstream Renewable Power's CEO Mary Quaney

Mainstream Renewable to create 100 jobs

Mainstream Renewable Power is to create 100 jobs in Dublin as it looks to develop three offshore wind energy projects in Ireland.

Business • 16 Aug 22

Bord na Móna is planning to invest €1.6 billion in renewable and sustainable projects over a ten year period as it moves away from peat energy

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

The projects are ESB's first in a pipeline to deliver grid-scale battery technology at sites in both Cork and Dublin

ESB battery storage plant goes live in Cork

A new battery storage plant, designed to help ease out the supply demand imbalances caused by renewable energy, has gone online in Cork.

Business • 15 Jul 22

Google aiming to be 100% renewable powered by 2030

Google aims to power its data centers and offices solely with renewable energy by 2030, its chief executive said, becoming the biggest company in the world to commit to ditching coal and natural gas power.

Business • 14 Sep 20

Last year, the amount of electricity generated by wind turbines hit record levels

Fossil fuels account for over 90% of energy used - SEAI

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland has said Ireland is facing a significant and urgent challenge to reduce the use of fossil fuels

Environment • 13 Dec 18

Sustainability, feasibility and viability of developing offshore ocean energy generation will be examined

Plan to generate renewable energy from seas

The Government has launched a plan to generate renewable energy from the seas and oceans surrounding the country.

News • 07 Feb 14

Gaelectric will use the funds to invest in wind energy projects

Gaelectric raises €90m in new funding

Renewable energy company Gaelectric has raised €90 million in new funding.

Business • 29 Nov 13

BP has been selling assets to cover oil spill liabilities and to reposition the company

BP puts US wind farm operation up for sale

BP has put its US wind farm operation, one of the largest in the country, up for sale, marking the continued retreat of big oil companies from renewable energy investments while oil and gas projects offer better returns.

Business • 03 Apr 13

Renewables