Energy

Colm McCarthy: interconnectors supplementing our energy needs

Some of the power coming from the socket in your home or business is nuclear electricity – the electrons which buzz along the grid do not carry birth certificates.

VIEWPOINTS 30 November 2025

Colm McCarthy: interconnectors supplementing our energy needs

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NI considers cutting bills for homes near wind farms

NI considers cutting bills for homes near wind farms

RENEWABLES 19 November 2025

Continuation of SEAI’s €1,800 grants for rooftop solar into 2026 welcomed

Continuation of SEAI’s €1,800 grants for rooftop solar into 2026 welcomed

RENEWABLES 18 November 2025

Energy security overlooked in focus to reduce GHG emissions

Energy security overlooked in focus to reduce GHG emissions

Energy security overlooked in focus to reduce GHG emissions

NEWS 17 November 2025

Solar farms provide 2% of October’s electricity requirements

Solar farms provide 2% of October’s electricity requirements

Solar farms provide 2% of October’s electricity requirements

NEWS 10 November 2025

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Permission sought for another 900ac of solar

Permission sought for another 900ac of solar

Over 900 acres of solar projects have recently been added to Ireland’s planning system, as new applications and appeals continue nationwide.

NEWS 29 October 2025

Dates announced for hazardous waste collection

Dates announced for hazardous waste collection

Six collection dates have been announced for the counties of Clare, Meath, Cork, Tipperary, Mayo and Kerry

SCHEMES 29 October 2025

Inside Ireland’s biomethane U-turn

Inside Ireland’s biomethane U-turn

Just a few years ago, there was no enthusiasm for biomethane in Dublin but something changed, according to KPMG’s Russel Smyth.

RENEWABLES 29 October 2025

What is the best heating system for your home?

What is the best heating system for your home?

Find out what your options are if you want to reduce your fuel costs at this time of year.

CONSUMER 29 October 2025

High energy prices to remain

High energy prices to remain

High energy prices show no sign of reducing in the short term, with household, business and farm bills set to rise further, according to a new Government report.

RENEWABLES 29 October 2025

Concerns raised over plans for AD plant on former IFA president's farm

Concerns raised over plans for AD plant on former IFA president's farm

Plans to build a large-scale anaerobic digestion (AD) facility in the parish of Toomevara in Co Tipperary attracted over 200 people to a stakeholder meeting.

RENEWABLES 29 October 2025

Colm McCarthy: looking at the economics of Atlantic wind

Colm McCarthy: looking at the economics of Atlantic wind

Onshore wind looks a better bet as does solar but local and national politicians seem fixated with the notion that the Atlantic is to be the Saudi Arabia of Wind.

VIEWPOINTS 29 October 2025

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