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Full coverage: Renewable energy

New law will inject biofuels into Irish boilers, but how green are they?

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.

Alice Chambers
21st Aug, 2025 - 12 min read

Eamon Waters sets sights on solar farm at former landfill in Kildare

The Meath businessman has been diversifying his portfolio with renewable gas, recycling and circular economy projects since selling his Beauparc waste empire in 2021.

Niall Sargent
12th May, 2025 - 2 min read

How to live up to Mullins and O’Connor’s legacy? Rewinding the week that was

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?

Thomas Hubert
20th Apr, 2025 - 6 min read

“When the market comes good, we’ll be well positioned”

Cork-based Green Rebel has built a thriving offshore wind supply chain business employing 85 people in four short years. CEO Kieran Ivers wishes more of its work could be in Ireland.

Alice Chambers
22nd Jan, 2025 - 10 min read

“A matter of time”: Chinese turbine giants have entered Europe. The Irish market is next

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?

Michael Cogley
1st Nov, 2024 - 7 min read

Paschal, populism, and Ireland’s next big idea: Rewinding the week that was

The last five years have been consumed by change. That change will only accelerate going forward. To be ready, Ireland needs to pick its economic strategy for the decades ahead. Paschal Donohoe has a view on what we should choose.

Ian Kehoe
22nd Sep, 2024 - 5 min read

Older, smaller, but still in demand: Why Greencoat Renewables is selling five Irish wind farms

For the first time, the Dublin- and London-listed green energy investor is acting on its promise to recycle capital. But what exactly is it putting up for sale?

Thomas Hubert
6th Sep, 2024 - 2 min read

Twist in the wind: How county-level plans thwart the national push for green energy

For Ireland to meet 2030 renewable energy goals, the country needs more wind farms. But growing roadblocks in county plans are delaying projects and discouraging developers.

Alice Chambers
25th Jul, 2024 - 7 min read

“A single, unexpected event”: How expansion into Sweden has rocked Cork’s Mainline Power

Electrical engineering services firm Mainline Power has blue-chip clients and dozens of employees in booming areas. However, it has sought the appointment of an examiner after a Scandinavian deal went sour. What went wrong?

Ian Kehoe
19th Jun, 2024 - 8 min read

“Not as bad as it might have been”: Renewables sector alters messaging but not fundamentals after EU election

A swing towards the right in the EU parliamentary elections initially cast doubt on the bloc's renewable energy future. Experts say narratives might change but the momentum behind renewables is too strong.

Alice Chambers
17th Jun, 2024 - 3 min read
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