Wind energy
Caoimhe Harney on 29 Sep 2021
600,000 homes to be powered by onshore pipeline
EDF Renewables Ireland is targeting up to 500MW of operational onshore projects by 2030 in addition to Codling Wind Park.
Caoimhe Harney on 24 Sep 2021
North Mayo wind farm to supply clean energy to 70,000 homes
A close has been reached on the 83MW north Mayo project which represents an overall investment of €150m.
The Dealer on 01 Sep 2021
Our energy policy is a shambles, but let them eat data
Ireland talks a good game when it comes to energy production and consumption, but our actions fall well short of our aspirations
Stephen Robb on 19 May 2021
Planning permission granted for new wind energy testing site in Mayo
Mayo has been chosen as the location for a new test centre to investigate the potential of innovative airborne wind energy technologies
Stephen Robb on 18 Apr 2021
Opinion: farmers miss out on Ireland’s multi-billion euro wind energy plans
Wind energy is worth €400m annually to the Irish economy, but few farmers have had the opportunity to develop wind turbines of their own, writes Stephen Robb.
Stephen Robb on 24 Feb 2021
Irish developers launch new AI tool to forecast wind energy generation
Accurately predicting energy generation on wind farms has been a challenge for decades but could now be solved thanks to the use of artificial intelligence
Stephen Robb on 02 Dec 2020
Irish wind farms pay €3.5m to rural communities in 2019
Irish wind farms made substantial payments to rural communities in 2019.
Peter McCann on 14 Oct 2020
Excessive returns from AD plants, report finds
An investigation into financial incentives for renewable electricity in Northern Ireland has been completed. Peter McCann reports.
Peter McCann on 13 Oct 2020
Payments for AD plants in NI are ‘higher than necessary’
A new report has found financial support for AD plants in Northern Ireland could be higher than necessary.
Stephen Robb on 30 Sep 2020
Ireland’s new generation of wind and solar farms
Stephen Robb takes a closer look at the locations and sizes of Ireland's new solar and wind farms which received funding under RESS.
Stephen Robb on 29 Sep 2020
Calls to reform ‘broken planning system’ for wind developments
The wind industry is calling for reform of the country’s planning system when it comes to renewable energy projects. Stephen Robb takes a look at their recommendations
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 29 Jul 2020
Weekly Podcast: Beef Plan Movement anniversary and €400/ha for rushes
This week we consider the impact and legacy of the Beef Plan protests and hear about potential new schemes.
Stephen Robb on 27 Jul 2020
Ireland second in the world for wind energy generation
A new report shows that Ireland ranks second in the world in terms of wind energy generation.
Stephen Robb on 17 Jun 2020
Community energy training programmes for local led projects
The age of community led energy programs is upon us but to maximise their chances of success, proper training is essential writes Stephen Robb
Matt Dempsey on 18 Mar 2020
Energy production the main greenhouse gas contributor
Modern large windmills are generating electricity at a cost of 4.1c a unit or less than half the cost of electricity produced from coal.
Stephen Robb on 11 Mar 2020
Wind electricity reaches record levels in 2019
On average, one third of Ireland’s electricity from wind energy in 2019, a new report reveals. Stephen Robb reports.
Jack Kennedy on 01 Jan 2020
Powering rural Ireland: EirGrid going from fossil fuels to green energy
Powering and planning ahead vital to keep the lights on in rural Ireland. Jack Kennedy sits down with EirGrid chief executive Mark Foley.
on 19 Dec 2019
Powering the future with Marshill Renewables
Marshill Renewables is seeking farmers and land-owners to rent their land for the construction of wind turbines in the Republic of Ireland.
The Dealer on 30 Oct 2019
The lights go out on renewable energy conference
Attendees at last week's renewable energy show in Kilkenny were left in the dark after the power went.
Luke McDermott on 06 Sep 2019
NI smashes 40% renewable electricity target to meet 2020 goal early
Northern Ireland is leading the way with wind providing more than 85% of renewable energy.