The climate department will miss the deadline to transpose EU laws which require it to collect and publish data centre emissions details, as well as the energy and water use from the resource-hungry sector.
While converting renewable power into carbon-free fuels seems like a no-brainer, the challenges involved raise many questions about the future of Irish and EU energy systems.
Cut off from Russian gas, the German economy is hungry for alternatives from renewable-rich countries. One year ago, the stars appeared to align with Ireland.
The UK firm, which is a distributor for Tesla renewable technology, has opened its first Irish warehouse in Dublin. MD Spencer Conday explains why the company is expanding in Ireland and details the "significant potential" in the market.
Over the past week, the EU, US and UK have sanctioned Rosneft and other oil industry players. Questions linger about the Russian energy firm’s remaining Irish subsidiary.
Analysis of five years' worth of company data by The Currency reveals the owners of the biggest slices in the Renewable Electricity Supply Scheme pie. Upstarts feature alongside established players.
Despite the inclusion of higher-risk offshore-wind joint ventures in the semi-state’s debt profile, promised support from a strong Exchequer makes ESB bonds a safer bet, according to Standard & Poor’s.
Parallel consultations on the use of maritime areas around the country, along with more resources for the state agencies involved and a stable electricity pricing model, aim to build industry confidence and move beyond an already-missed 2030 target.
The Government is introducing a Renewable Heat Obligation next year. The motor fuels experience gives some clues as to how it might affect domestic biofuel production – and what pitfalls industry is warning about.
Receivers from Grant Thornton have appointed an advisor for the sale of several solar power and battery storage projects in Italy that are near the construction stage.
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