More than 13,000 renewable projects are set to create up to 10 million jobs worldwide and provide $2 trillion (£1.43tn) in investment opportunities. That is the key finding from new research by Ernst & Young (EY), commissioned by the European Climate Foundation (ECF). The study covers 47 countries, which EY claims demonstrates that even more … Read more
ESB has today unveiled its first eight bay, high power electric vehicle charging hub. Located at Junction 14, Mayfield on the M7, Monasterevin, Co Kildare, the high power charging hub is capable of providing 100km of charge in as little as six minutes. The bay will contain three high power chargers (350kW) and one fast … Read more
TotalEnergies and Veolia have joined forces to accelerate the development of microalgae cultivation using CO2. The two partners will pool their know-how to develop a four-year research project at the La Mède biorefinery, operated by TotalEnergies, with the long-term goal of producing biofuel. Through photosynthesis, microalgae use sunlight and CO2 from the atmosphere or from … Read more
A pioneering energy project to gather vital evidence about the suitability of the gas network to transport hydrogen is to take place in the South Bank area of Middlesbrough. Permission has been granted by Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council for Northern Gas Networks (NGN) to use an area of disused land located between Ann Street … Read more
A Holistic Approach to Energy Management at the World-Renowned Biomedical Research Site Background Sited on The Wellcome Genome Campus, The Wellcome Sanger Institute is at the heart of a global hub of genomic research, education and engagement. It carries out scientific studies to understand the biology of humans and pathogens and leads partnerships across the … Read more
The Irish Solar Energy Association (ISEA) has accused the Government of failing to deliver “ on the most basic climate actions” by delaying a key scheme supporting renewable energy projects. It also warned that the delay increased the risk of the State missing carbon reduction targets. The Government has pledged up to €2 billion in support to … Read more
SSE Airtricity has today published findings from its Green Business Sentiment Index series. The research, carried out by Behaviour & Attitudeson behalf of SSE Airtricity, highlights and measures the progression of attitudes among businesses towards renewable energy and green recovery, over the past 10 months. A significant majority, some 71% say sustainability and climate change … Read more
Ahead of COP26 the global leader in optimised resource management, Veolia, has highlighted its commitment to recycling and renewable biomass energy. With a key focus on increasing sustainability and backing the drive to net zero carbon in the UK, the company has expanded wood recycling and processing capacity by 50,000 tonnes per year, adding to … Read more
A scheme to provide heating to homes and offices from an Amazon data centre in Tallaght has been announced by South Dublin County Council. The council has set up Heatworks, the country’s first publicly owned not-for-profit energy company, to provide low carbon heat from the data centre situated on the site of the old Jacob’s … Read more
Calor Ireland has achieved the Business Working Responsibly mark for responsible and sustainable business practices. Calor becomes one of just 40 companies in Ireland to attain the prestigious Mark. The Mark, developed by Business in the Community Ireland and independently audited by the NSAI, is based on ISO 26000. The Mark assesses best in class … Read more