John Mullins, like Eddie O’Connor, was an energy pioneer who passed away before his contribution was complete. There are clear signs that their vision was understood, but was their taste for action?
Reform of the two State bodies are pressing given the increasing complexity of Ireland’s energy system and the unprecedented need to scale up renewables as part of the clean energy transition.
The latest figures concern just 11 data centres with active connection policies in place, while two dozen additional sites wish to access the gas grid despite a State pause on new connections amid climate concerns.
Swiss firm Kanadevia Inova is acquiring the operators of the Dublin Waste to Energy plant at Poolbeg and plans to increase throughput by about 15 per cent.
A new report from the State's fiscal watchdog and the Climate Change Advisory Council lays bare the financial impact of missing EU climate targets. The findings are not something policymakers can afford to ignore.
Trump wants something in return from the US's allies. Ireland needs gas and increased defence capabilities. Contracts for American LNG and naval hardware should be at the centre of the Taoiseach's St Patrick's Day visit to the White House.
Realta Fusion, led by Wexford-born Kieran Furlong, is on track to launch a prototype fusion energy generator by 2030.
DCC is one of Ireland's best managed businesses but its share price has stalled in recent years. Yesterday it surged on news that it plans to sell its healthcare division and is reviewing its technology interests - but the real goal is a re-rating.
The Government is inviting a second round of bids for Irish offshore wind projects. Will this mark the arrival of China's turbine manufacturers after they tempted renewable developers across the EU and even agreed to open local factories?
Jamie O’Rourke, the CEO of the Cork electrical engineering firm, is retaining control of the business after agreeing on a deal with the firm’s examiner. The deal protects 51 jobs and sees the injection of €3.5m into the business.
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