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.
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.
The renewable energy company has just won state support for seven more projects after securing hundreds of millions of euro in equity and debt funding in recent weeks – not just to build solar farms, but to hold on to them, its CEO says.
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.
The Meath businessman has been diversifying his portfolio with renewable gas, recycling and circular economy projects since selling his Beauparc waste empire in 2021.
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?
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.
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?
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