ronan Cork – 25th April 2018: Amarenco Solar, in its own capacity and through its partnership with Total Solar was number one in the recent French Tariff Auctions for Solar Barns, winning more than the competition. The company won a total of almost 36MW. This brings total auction wins in the last year to nearly 80MW … Read more
An innovative collaboration to enhance 1,800 bus shelter units across Ireland, and decrease their carbon emissions, has recently been completed by JCDecaux,ESB and SolarAdTek. ESB funded the project in a partnership arrangement with JCDecaux, who have the contract for advertising rights and maintenance of National Transport Authority (NTA) bus shelters in Dublin and around the … Read more
Capital and funding support for sustainable energy projects is readily available for businesses, was the key message at the “Energy Finance for a New Era” conference hosted by Energy Cork today (Thursday). More than 120 business people attended to hear from representatives of the European Investment Bank, Triodos Bank, AIB, Ireland Energy Efficiency Fund, SEAI … Read more
For the past two years, the CIF has highlighted the ongoing crisis in the reuse and disposal of soil and stone and construction waste with the Taoiseach, successive Ministers such as Simon Coveney and Denis Naughton, in addition to senior civil servants in the Department of Housing and the Environmental Protection Agency amongst others. This … Read more
Rapidly-expanding environmental consultancy Naturally Compliant has significantly extended its offering to clients with the launch of bespoke training courses aimed at raising environmental awareness in the construction sector. The Scottish-based company has already been asked to provide training for a multinational building and civil engineering contractor with operational interests throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe. … Read more
Energy Finance Conference to Discuss Innovative Ways to Finance and Accelerate Energy Projects in Ireland Ireland must adopt more efficient and green energy. Herein lies an opportunity for businesses and developers in Ireland. Energy Cork will host a one-day conference on 12 April at the Clayton Hotel Cork City entitled “Energy Finance for a New Era”. National and … Read more
Grant funding can help businesses save 30% a year on energy costs 10 April 2018: The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) is now accepting applications from organisations planning an investment in a new design project or major energy upgrade. The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Denis Naughten TD, secured an allocation of €10 Million in Budget 2018 for … Read more
Leading figures from across the global sustainability community will meet in Dublin next week to discuss how Europe can transition to using smarter energy systems. The event, Smart Energy Systems in Cities and Regions, hosted by Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) takes place on 10-12 April 2018 in DIT Kevin Street and Aungier Street. The … Read more
High-efficiency LED lighting and sensors have been installed throughout The Foundry – a new learning space and hub facility for enterprise and technological innovation. Described as an ‘industry-facing enterprise zone’, The Foundry is a new facility located at the heart of University of the West of England, Bristol’s Frenchay campus. Occupying areas including the former … Read more
Lack of awareness of a recent regulatory change could lead to significant and costly delays in both large and small construction projects in Scotland, a leading environmental consultancy has warned. From January 1 this year, construction projects are obliged to obtain a “Complex License” for any project larger than four hectares or a project longer … Read more