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Solar Energy in Ireland: is it the way to go?

16 May 2022  Ireland’s first large scale solar farm opened in Wicklow just two weeks ago and is projected to be able to save up to 4,800 tonnes of carbon emissions. The Millvale solar farm can generate 8 megawatts of power and is already connected our national electricity grid – Read more…

By admin, 9 months ago
Agriculture

Rural regions are Ireland’s green energy engine of the future

August 20th, 2018 Farmers in the UK and across continental Europe have been able to avail of opportunities from renewable energy for several years now. Meanwhile, it has been frustrating to watch the extremely slow progress made to date on climate and energy in Ireland as policies take an excessive Read more…

By admin, 4 yearsAugust 20, 2018 ago
Climate Change

Mixed reaction to rooftop solar grant over exclusion of commercial and farm builds

July 31st, 2018 A new domestic rooftop solar grant scheme launched today to mixed reactions from researchers, NGOs and opposition parties who called for urgent additional support for businesses, community groups and farmers. Launched this morning by the Minister for Climate Action, Denis Naughten TD, the new microgeneration pilot scheme Read more…

By Niall Sargent, 5 yearsJuly 31, 2018 ago
Energy

Global investment in renewables rise to over €270 billion in 2017

January 23rd, 2018 Global investment in renewable energy rose to over €270 billion in 2017, a new financial study released this month has found. According to the analysis from Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF), this is a three per cent increase from the €264 billion invested in 2016 as more Read more…

By Felipe Wasserstein, 5 yearsJanuary 23, 2018 ago
Solar panels Photo: US Navy
News

Small business and householders left behind by new renewable energy scheme

September 22nd, 2017 After a long wait, solar technology is finally set to receive state support through the new Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS). However, the scheme is set to leave out support for micro-scale generation, meaning that small business and householders are set to miss out on a chance Read more…

By Elena Aitova, 5 yearsSeptember 22, 2017 ago
Energy

Friends of the Earth urge Taoiseach to support solar

September 1, 2017 One of Ireland’s leading environmental NGOs has called on the Taoiseach to follow through on his pledge to support the establishment of rooftop solar on residential properties across Ireland. According to Friends of the Earth (FoE) Ireland, Leo Varadkar was one of 6,000 to sign a petition Read more…

By Niall Sargent, 5 yearsSeptember 1, 2017 ago
Solar panels Photo: US Navy
Energy

Ireland’s solar industry: From a bang to a whimper

August 30th, 2017 The Solar Energy Future conference in Cork at the start of 2016 was a roaring success. The event brought together over 350 interested parties, encouraged by the recent drop in solar technology costs and the rise in policymakers’ interest in green energy. “The conference was upbeat and Read more…

By Niall Sargent, 5 yearsAugust 30, 2017 ago
Solar farm, solar legislation, renewable energy
Energy

Speculative solar developments pushing community projects out of the picture

August 28, 2017 Solar industry insiders have warned that speculative applications for connection to the electricity grid are pushing farmer and community-led projects out of the market before the industry even takes off. According to Conor Walsh, a planning agent who works with farmers on small solar projects, larger developers Read more…

By Niall Sargent, 5 yearsAugust 28, 2017 ago
Solar farm, solar legislation, renewable energy
News

Detailed strategy for cutaway bogs needed before Bord na Mona solar project begins, says An Taisce

May 1st, 2017 A conclusive end of life strategy for cutaway bogs is required before any work commences on a newly announced solar project between Bord na Mona and the ESB, says An Taisce official. The semi-state bodies announced plans this week to develop four large solar farms on cutaway peatlands Read more…

By Niall Sargent, 6 yearsApril 27, 2017 ago
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