Not enough ports for offshore wind energy target Wind Energy Ireland has called for direct funding from the Government as well as low-interest loans for investment in Irish ports after a new report found that only one port on the Island of Ireland was ready for the deployment of offshore wind farms. Business • 21 Sep 22
Not enough ports for offshore wind energy target Wind Energy Ireland has called for direct funding from the Government as well as low-interest loans for investment in Irish ports after a new report found that only one port on the Island of Ireland was ready for the deployment of offshore wind farms. Business • 21 Sep 22
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
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
EirGrid posts higher revenues and profits for 2021 EirGrid, which operates the national electricity grid on the island of Ireland, has reported higher revenues and pre-tax profits for last year. Business • 27 May 22
EirGrid posts higher revenues and profits for 2021 EirGrid, which operates the national electricity grid on the island of Ireland, has reported higher revenues and pre-tax profits for last year. Business • 27 May 22
Gas generated 52% of Ireland's electricity in April Gas reliably generated more than half the country's electricity in April as the contribution from wind generation dropped to about one third, new figures show today. Business • 18 May 22
Gas generated 52% of Ireland's electricity in April Gas reliably generated more than half the country's electricity in April as the contribution from wind generation dropped to about one third, new figures show today. Business • 18 May 22
Wind energy supplied 53% of electricity demand Wind Energy Ireland said that wind energy provided 53% of the country's electricity needs last month - the highest share of demand ever achieved by wind in Ireland. Business • 07 Mar 22
Wind energy supplied 53% of electricity demand Wind Energy Ireland said that wind energy provided 53% of the country's electricity needs last month - the highest share of demand ever achieved by wind in Ireland. Business • 07 Mar 22
New record for wind-generated electricity reached A new record for wind-generated electricity was reached on Saturday, according to the operator of the national electricity grid, Eirgrid. Business • 08 Feb 22
New record for wind-generated electricity reached A new record for wind-generated electricity was reached on Saturday, according to the operator of the national electricity grid, Eirgrid. Business • 08 Feb 22
Gas generated 46% of Ireland's 2021 electricity needs New figures from Gas Networks Ireland show that gas generated 46% of the country's electricity last year. Business • 04 Feb 22
Gas generated 46% of Ireland's 2021 electricity needs New figures from Gas Networks Ireland show that gas generated 46% of the country's electricity last year. Business • 04 Feb 22
Obstacles for Ireland to meet 2030 wind energy targets The Irish wind farm industry has said changes to the national grid and the planning process are required if Ireland is to meet the Government's renewable energy targets. Ireland • 03 Jan 22
Obstacles for Ireland to meet 2030 wind energy targets The Irish wind farm industry has said changes to the national grid and the planning process are required if Ireland is to meet the Government's renewable energy targets. Ireland • 03 Jan 22
Wind accounted for 35% of October electricity demand Wind energy accounted for over a third of total electricity demand in October, according to Gas Networks Ireland's October Demand Statement. Business • 25 Nov 21
Wind accounted for 35% of October electricity demand Wind energy accounted for over a third of total electricity demand in October, according to Gas Networks Ireland's October Demand Statement. Business • 25 Nov 21
US announces plans for seven major offshore wind farms The United States plans to build up to seven major offshore wind farms along the country's coasts as part of its push to supply wind-generated energy to more than 10 million homes by 2030. US • 14 Oct 21
US announces plans for seven major offshore wind farms The United States plans to build up to seven major offshore wind farms along the country's coasts as part of its push to supply wind-generated energy to more than 10 million homes by 2030. US • 14 Oct 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
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
Gas demand remains strong in July, but coal on the rise Irish gas demand rose by 3% in July compared to June but was 7% lower than the same month in 2020, new figures from Gas Networks Ireland show today. Business • 26 Aug 21
Gas demand remains strong in July, but coal on the rise Irish gas demand rose by 3% in July compared to June but was 7% lower than the same month in 2020, new figures from Gas Networks Ireland show today. Business • 26 Aug 21
Ireland must deliver 1GW of offshore wind by 2025 Ireland needs to install 1GW of offshore wind energy capacity by 2025 if it is to meet the new Government's target of 5GW of installed offshore wind by 2030, an energy conference heard today. Business • 01 Jul 20
Ireland must deliver 1GW of offshore wind by 2025 Ireland needs to install 1GW of offshore wind energy capacity by 2025 if it is to meet the new Government's target of 5GW of installed offshore wind by 2030, an energy conference heard today. Business • 01 Jul 20
Amazon to invest in second Irish wind farm Internet retail and web services giant Amazon has announced it is to invest in a second wind energy project in Ireland. Business • 01 Aug 19
Amazon to invest in second Irish wind farm Internet retail and web services giant Amazon has announced it is to invest in a second wind energy project in Ireland. Business • 01 Aug 19
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
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
Siemens,Gamesa to create largest windfarm business Germany's Siemens and Spain's Gamesa today announced plans to create the world's biggest builder of windfarms, seeking to combine their respective strengths in offshore wind power and developing markets. Business • 17 Jun 16
Siemens,Gamesa to create largest windfarm business Germany's Siemens and Spain's Gamesa today announced plans to create the world's biggest builder of windfarms, seeking to combine their respective strengths in offshore wind power and developing markets. Business • 17 Jun 16
NTR shareholders reach agreement on US assets The main shareholders of NTR have asked the company to sell its US wind assets "as soon as possible" and initiate a share tender offer following the disposal. Business • 12 Sep 14
NTR shareholders reach agreement on US assets The main shareholders of NTR have asked the company to sell its US wind assets "as soon as possible" and initiate a share tender offer following the disposal. Business • 12 Sep 14
High winds & mild weather pushes energy index down Just over a fifth of Ireland's electricity demand was provided by wind in February, which contributed to a 5% reduction in energy prices in the month. Business • 10 Mar 14
High winds & mild weather pushes energy index down Just over a fifth of Ireland's electricity demand was provided by wind in February, which contributed to a 5% reduction in energy prices in the month. Business • 10 Mar 14
Export of wind energy to UK faces delay The Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources has said significant exports of wind energy to the UK are now unlikely to happen by 2020. News • 08 Mar 14
Export of wind energy to UK faces delay The Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources has said significant exports of wind energy to the UK are now unlikely to happen by 2020. News • 08 Mar 14
Minister calls for community input on wind farms Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Pat Rabbitte has said it is essential that communities are properly consulted about proposed wind farm developments. News • 03 Oct 13
Minister calls for community input on wind farms Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Pat Rabbitte has said it is essential that communities are properly consulted about proposed wind farm developments. News • 03 Oct 13
NTR narrows losses, while annual revenues rise Investment group NTR said its losses for the year to the end of March fell to €16.2m from losses of €88.8m the same time last year. Business • 15 Aug 13
NTR narrows losses, while annual revenues rise Investment group NTR said its losses for the year to the end of March fell to €16.2m from losses of €88.8m the same time last year. Business • 15 Aug 13
Gaelectric raises €65m for Irish wind energy plans Irish renewable energy company Gaelectric has successfully completed a round of funding to the tune of €65 million for its portfolio of on-shore wind energy projects. Business • 26 Mar 13
Gaelectric raises €65m for Irish wind energy plans Irish renewable energy company Gaelectric has successfully completed a round of funding to the tune of €65 million for its portfolio of on-shore wind energy projects. Business • 26 Mar 13
'Significant' potential for wind farm development Minister for Energy Pat Rabbitte has said Bord na Móna has significant potential for wind farm development. News • 08 Mar 13
'Significant' potential for wind farm development Minister for Energy Pat Rabbitte has said Bord na Móna has significant potential for wind farm development. News • 08 Mar 13
