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Wind energy saves Ireland €1.2bn on gas bills – Wind Energy Ireland
Stephen Robb
Around one third of Ireland’s electricity came from wind energy last year, saving around €1.2 bn in gas in 2024, according to Wind Energy Ireland.
17 February 2025 News
CycleØ AD information event cancelled due to planned disruption
The company had planned to hold an information event on Wednesday 19th to share information about its planned AD project at Ballyvass, Kildare, but received information of planned disruption
12 February 2025 Renewables
Solar farms: strong start to 2025
It’s been a strong start to the year, with multiple large scale solar farms navigating their way through he planning system, some with more success than others, writes Stephen Robb
Department confident of AD projects
There has been growing speculation that many of the anaerobic digestion projects which received capital grant won’t be built, but the department remain confident writes Stephen Robb
12 February 2025 Renewables
Investment in ESB grid long overdue - MREF
The group said that it estimates that there is enough roof space on farms and businesses to install over 3,000MW of renewable energy without losing even one acre of good land from food production.
12 February 2025 News
Bord na Móna recycling sale criticised
Sinn Féin senator Maria McCormack has called for the Government should intervene to stop sell off of Bord na Móna recycling to KWD recycling.
10 February 2025 News
County-by-county renewable targets on the way
There are set to be big changes to County Council’s local development plans with new, local targets coming writes Stephen Robb
5 February 2025 Renewables
Green light for Bord na Móna’s 18 wind turbines on Oweninny bog
The wind farm will be the third stage of development on the Oweninny bog and will replace an older 21-turbine wind farm built in 1992.
5 February 2025 News
Natural gas use increases in 2024
Demand for natural gas in Ireland increased by 2% in 2024 compared with 2023, generating 41% of all electricity in Ireland over the year.
3 February 2025 Renewables
Time to rethink data centres?
The boom of data centres in Ireland continues to give rise to concerns about our ability to meet climate targets, but can they be developed sustainably?
29 January 2025 Renewables
An Bord Pleanála to appeal landmark wind farm judgement
The Board has said that it will seek to apply to the High Court to re-open the judgment and will further seek a certificate of appeal.
29 January 2025 News
Dempsey at Large: Practicalities and green dreams
Not allowing a chimney where an ordinary fire or stove could be installed and used defies common sense.
29 January 2025 Viewpoints