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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 17 November 2025

Energy security overlooked in focus to reduce GHG emissions

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New private wires rules may spell opportunities for farmers

New private wires rules may spell opportunities for farmers

NEWS 16 July 2025

2030 emissions targets – set up to fail?

2030 emissions targets – set up to fail?

RENEWABLES 4 June 2025

Solar farms reach new generation record - EirGrid

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

IFA negotiates new landowner payment agreements with ESB and EirGrid

NEWS 10 April 2025

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

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

While just under 3% of total electricity generation came from solar for the month, during particularly sunny periods this peaked at over 18%, the network operator has said.

RENEWABLES 1 January 1970

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

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

Provisional data from EirGrid shows that nearly 26% of renewable electricity was lost in Northern Ireland in 2024 due to insufficient grid capacity, while 9% was lost in the Republic.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 January 1970

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

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