Energy

Gas Networks Ireland reports increased gas demand in October and confirms no disruption to gas supply is expected this winter

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In October 2024, overall gas demand in Ireland rose by 12 percent month-on-month from September, and by eight percent year-on-year when compared to October 2023, according to Gas Networks Ireland’s latest gas demand report. Gas remained a key contributor to electricity generation, providing 42 percent of Ireland’s power needs in October – slightly down from … Read more

Electrification can help Irish industry “cut cord” with fossil fuels: eHeat Ireland

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eHeat Ireland national conference calls for Irish industry to decarbonise heating through adoption of renewable electricity Enterprise Ireland detail €350 million in grant supports for decarbonisation   The third annual eHeat Ireland national conference took place at Croke Park on the 14th November, with attendees hearing an urgent call for the decarbonisation of heating in … Read more

Activ8 Solar Energies Calls for Increased Government Support for Solar

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Activ8 isn’t just celebrating; it’s setting the benchmark and calling for change. The company is proud to announce its triumph at the 2024 Deloitte Ireland’s Best Managed Companies Awards, proving that sustainability and success go hand-in-hand. This prestigious win spotlights Activ8’s exceptional growth, relentless innovation, and a company culture that sparks progress, solidifying its position … Read more

Shannon Chamber Sustainability Week 2024

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Welcome to Sustainability Week 2024 taking place from 25th September to 2nd October, organised by Shannon Chamber via its member-led Mid-West Sustainability Network. This network has been set up to support companies in their sustainability journeys and in the delivery of their sustainability goals. The ‘Week’ comprises a mix of in-person and online events. Each … Read more

North Offaly Development Fund CLG

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North Offaly Development Fund CLG is looking for Expressions of Interest for Industrial Sites from suitable companies, investors or businesses involved in the sustainable generation, storage and/or distribution of renewable energy, who are interested in locating and developing their business at Rhode Green Energy Park. Successful applicants would have to demonstrate their willingness and potential to … Read more

Irish Pilot Tackles Sustainability on Dingle Peninsula

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As decarbonization accelerates in many parts of the world, local energy communities and consumers are assisting in the energy transition. In the Dingle Peninsula, Dublin-based non-profit energy R&D institute EPRI Europe and four other Irish institutions are leading a pilot that is testing tools to assist in the reliability, flexibility, and security of the local … Read more

Irish Tar & Bitumen first in sector to use natural and renewable gas to reduce carbon emissions by almost a third

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Gas Networks Ireland today announced that Irish Tar & Bitumen Suppliers (“Irish Tar”) is the first company in its industry to switch from powering parts of its operations with heavy fuel oil (HFO) to using a combination of both natural and renewable gas – significantly reducing their carbon emissions by almost one third, overnight. Over … Read more

IFAT Munich – More solutions, more exchange, more insights

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IFAT Munich, taking place in the Munich exhibition halls from May 13 to 17, 2024, will feature top-class speakers, more international exhibitors, and a varied and exciting event program. At the world’s leading trade fair for water, sewage, waste and raw materials management, visitors can expect innovative environmental technologies, flanked by panel discussions, expert lectures, … Read more

ESB Networks announces one Giga Watt of solar PV now energised on Ireland’s electricity network

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ESB Networks can confirm that it has 1,000 MW (one Giga Watt) of solar PV generation connected to Ireland’s electricity network. This figure includes 500 MW of utility-scale solar connections, 369 MW of which is from larger projects connected to the transmission system, managed by EirGrid. The figure also includes 300 MW of microgeneration (mainly domestic rooftop … Read more