Sligo Park Hotel’s investment in photovoltaic (PV) solar panels estimated to cut energy bills by €25,000 a year New solar panel array covers 13,000sqft of the roof of 100-year-old hostelry Infrastructure will reduce annual CO2 emissions by 47 metric tonnes – the equivalent of planting 1,869 new trees every year Panels will make up almost 50% … Read more
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
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
South East Technological University (SETU) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with GreenTech HQ, Ireland’s first Sustainability Innovation Hub, supporting both organisations’ commitment to sustainability, innovation, business, and community engagement. The MoU was signed by SETU President, Professor Veronica Campbell and Ed Murphy, GreenTech HQ CEO and Founder, at SETU’s Cork Road Campus on … Read more
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
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
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
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
As the world grapples with the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions, the maritime industry has been lagging in its efforts to transition the shipping sector from relying on traditional fossil fuels to low-carbon alternatives. In a landmark move for the Irish maritime sector, MaREI, the SFI Research Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine and … Read more
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