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2030 emissions targets – set up to fail?

Delays in the planning system, limited grid capacity, connection hold-ups and sluggish policy development are now beginning to bite, according to the latest projections from the EPA.

RENEWABLES 4 June 2025

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Solar farms reach new generation record - EirGrid

Solar farms reach new generation record - EirGrid

RENEWABLES 19 May 2025

IFA negotiates new landowner payment agreements with ESB and EirGrid

IFA negotiates new landowner payment agreements with ESB and EirGrid

NEWS 10 April 2025

Solar farms supplied 2.8% of Ireland’s electricity in March – EirGrid

Solar farms supplied 2.8% of Ireland’s electricity in March – EirGrid

Solar farms supplied 2.8% of Ireland’s electricity in March – EirGrid

RENEWABLES 7 April 2025

Nearly 26% of renewable electricity lost in Northern Ireland in 2024

Nearly 26% of renewable electricity lost in Northern Ireland in 2024

Nearly 26% of renewable electricity lost in Northern Ireland in 2024

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 March 2025

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Meath’s green fields inspired Mark to pursue career to protect the environment

Meath’s green fields inspired Mark to pursue career to protect the environment

Former Meath hurler and senior engineer Mark O’Sullivan is part of a team working to bring more renewables on to the electricity grid.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 1 January 1970

Natural gas use jumps in November

Natural gas use jumps in November

Natural gas use in November was up 17% compared with the same time last year across multiple sectors, according to the latest gas demand report.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Fresh assessment of data centre policy needed

Fresh assessment of data centre policy needed

The portion of electricity usage devoted to data centres has already risen to around 20%, compared to 3 or 4% in the typical European country.

VIEWPOINTS 1 January 1970

Zonal electricity pricing on the agenda

Zonal electricity pricing on the agenda

In his recent report on European competitiveness, former ECB president Mario Draghi has argued for zonal pricing in the EU, and some US states have already moved in this direction.

VIEWPOINTS 1 January 1970

DCU Access student inspired by family farm to help shape Ireland’s energy future

DCU Access student inspired by family farm to help shape Ireland’s energy future

'Growing up on the farm fostered my interest in the environment and the part I can play in protecting it.'

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 1 January 1970

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'Powering the Future of Farming'

EverPower and Arrabawn Tipperary Co-op announced a strategic solar energy partnership to ‘Power the Future of Farming’. The new alliance will roll out renewable energy across farms and agribusinesses.

'Powering the Future of Farming'