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Grid constraints leave Ireland wasting enough wind power to supply 667,000 homes

The figures highlight challenge facing Ireland's energy transition, with renewable generation increasing faster than the infrastructure needed to transport, store and use it.

NEWS 29 July 2026

Grid constraints leave Ireland wasting enough wind power to supply 667,000 homes

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Fresh compensation of €50,000 for landowners along North South Interconnector

Fresh compensation of €50,000 for landowners along North South Interconnector

NEWS 9 June 2026

Southwest: the new renewable powerhouse?

Southwest: the new renewable powerhouse?

RENEWABLES 3 June 2026

Wind dominates Irish electricity mix

Wind dominates Irish electricity mix

Wind dominates Irish electricity mix

NEWS 18 May 2026

Over one gigawatt of solar farms now generating power

Over one gigawatt of solar farms now generating power

Over one gigawatt of solar farms now generating power

NEWS 29 April 2026

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49% of electricity in March generated by renewables

49% of electricity in March generated by renewables

New provisional data from EirGrid shows that 49% of electricity came from renewables during the month, with wind contributing around 40%.

RENEWABLES 1 January 1970

Colm McCarthy: resourcing Ireland's water and electricity needs

Colm McCarthy: resourcing Ireland's water and electricity needs

The ESB was accordingly designed from the beginning in 1927 as a State-wide monopoly company, initially to develop hydro resources starting with the Shannon scheme.

VIEWPOINTS 1 January 1970

Contrasting renewables direction between ROI and NI

Contrasting renewables direction between ROI and NI

Renewable energy generation continues to climb in the Republic of Ireland, but the trend is the opposite for Northern Ireland.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Energy security overlooked in focus to reduce GHG emissions

Energy security overlooked in focus to reduce GHG emissions

The Irish Academy of Engineering has published a scathing report into Ireland’s energy policy, outlining that the unrealistic drive to reduce emissions below zero is compromising energy security.

NEWS 1 January 1970

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