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 … Business • 22 Nov
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
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
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
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 … Business • 08 Mar
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
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 … 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
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
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 … 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
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 … 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 … 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
Danish solar power firm to invest €300m here A Danish solar power company, together with its Irish partner, is announcing plans today to invest €300m in the sector here. Business • 08 Jan 20
Majority of people here back wind energy - poll A new survey shows that 79% of people here back wind energy, with 52% strongly in favour of it. Business • 06 Jan 20
IKEA to invest €200m in race to turn 'climate positive' IKEA, the world's biggest furniture group, said today it would spend around €100m on supporting its direct suppliers in moving over to renewable energy. Business • 27 Nov 19
EirGrid plans 70% renewable electricity by 2030 EirGrid is launching a new five-year strategy today, aimed at transforming the electricity system on the island of Ireland. Business • 26 Sep 19
Ireland failing to meet EU energy targets - report Ireland will fall short of 2020 EU renewable energy targets, according to a report from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. Ireland • 16 May 19
Govt increases renewable energy target to 70% The Government has announced an increase in the proportion of Ireland's electricity supply that will be generated from renewable sources to 70% by the year … Environment • 25 Mar 19
10% of energy came from renewable sources - SEAI More than 10% of Ireland's total energy came from renewable sources in 2017, according to a report by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. Business • 04 Mar 19
