ronan Co Clare could become a leading generator of solar- powered energy with the announcement that the county’s first solar farm is to be located at Ballymorris, just off the Ennis-Limerick N18 road. The 12.4 hectare farm will be connected to the national grid and will generate enough electricity to power 1,200 homes over a 25-year … Read more
The Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (DCCAE) is committed to engaging with stakeholders in a clear, open and transparent manner. This paper comprises an annual report, which details the activity that has been undertaken in the first two years of the Energy Efficiency Obligation Scheme and a consultation paper which asks respondents to … Read more
Increasingly stringent laws regarding water effluents give impetus to technology development, says Frost & Sullivan End users of wastewater treatment solutions have traditionally been technology-shy and prefer tried and tested solutions, mainly due to cost concerns. Technology developers are breaking through this barrier by offering resource recovery solutions that can help end users rapidly recoup … Read more
Procurement makes up a substantial budget of any organization, so wouldn’t the world be a better place if it was done in a sustainable way? A new standard in development aims to help organizations do just that, and it has now reached one of the final stages in its development. The purchasing decisions an organization … Read more
Future in Food Ireland 2016 will attract senior-level executives and decision-makers from the Irish food and drinks processing industry and create an environment in which to network, do business and access knowledge on the latest developments, trends, strategies and policies relating to one of Ireland’s most important manufacturing sectors. Future in Food Ireland 2016 will … Read more
Eddie O’Connor’s Mainstream Renewable Power has won contracts from the Chilean government to build and run $1.65 billion (€1.46 billion) of wind and solar plants. The company was one of the main beneficiaries of what was the most competitive and biggest electricity tender in the country’s history. The auction attracted 84 bids from Chile and … Read more
Since February 2016, supermarkets in France are no longer allowed to throw away or destroy unsold food. Following a law passed unanimously by the French senate, supermarkets are expected to donate any leftover food to food banks or charities instead. The law applies to supermarkets with a footprint of over 400 m2. The process for … Read more
The awards will consist of a one-day conference, on November 10th, where shortlisted entrants will present their submissions in the award categories of Design, Construction, and Operations/Asset Management. The awards will set an industry benchmark and provide an opportunity to showcase Irish BIM Innovation across the island of Ireland. The Irish BIM Innovation Awards 2016 … Read more