Birmingham ‘innovation hub’ boosts global clean energy prospects

British and German experts from industry and academia will create a new ‘Innovation Hub’ based in Birmingham to deliver new approaches to energy and waste management that will benefit cities and communities in China and around the world. Energy experts from the University of Birmingham and Fraunhofer UMSICHT have renewed their Joint Research Platform set … Read more

Ramboll appoints Guy Milligan to lead new energy strategy and planning service

Engineering, design and consultancy company Ramboll has announced the appointment of Guy Milligan as Principal Consultant within its energy division. A renewable energy specialist, Guy will be leading the development of Ramboll’s new energy strategy and planning (ESP) service, guiding clients as they plan ambitious future energy systems and infrastructure to meet net-zero carbon targets. … Read more

Research shows significant dairy beef carbon reduction potential

ABP, in conjunction with the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) and Teagasc has today announced the latest results from its dairy beef genetic research programme, demonstrating a significant shift in carbon reductions in dairy beef. The findings show the potential to: Reduce enteric methane emissions by up to 17% within cattle breed. Reduce enteric methane … Read more

RiverRidge Wins ‘Waste Management Team of the Year’ for The Open

COLERAINE based RiverRidge has been commended at the annual Plant & Civil Engineer ‘Construction, Quarry & Recycling’ Awards for their work with the R&A at The 148th Open earlier this year at Royal Portrush. The company was presented with the sought-after Waste Management Team of the Year, which was sponsored by Pirtrek, by Golda Burrows … Read more

WDC Investment Fund Supports Arigna Fuels Move Towards a Renewable Future

WDC Investment Fund to help accelerate the transition from low smoke carbon based products to renewable biomass products. Arigna Fuels emerged from the coal mining industry in the region and built the first smokeless fuel plant in Ireland in the mid-1980’s. Today’s announcement is part of an ongoing investment by Arigna Fuels shareholders in transitioning … Read more

SEAI’S NEW PODCAST EXPLORES THE BEHAVIOURAL AND TECH TRENDS FOR THE FUTURE OF IRELAND AS WE TACKLE CLIMATE CHANGE

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland’s (SEAI) new podcast explores the choices we’re making every day in our homes, our work and our travel as we try to reduce our energy use and tackle climate change. 180 Degrees, hosted by Tom Halpin, Head of Communications with SEAI, is a six-part series featuring a number of … Read more

Offshore Wind – Can Ireland Join the Revolution?

The development of large-scale renewable energy generation is critical to Ireland’s competitiveness, climate credentials and international reputation as a progressive state. In the context of the deepening climate crisis, and the phased decommissioning of an ageing fleet of coal and peat fired energy facilities, the time has come to invest in progressive sustainable technologies that … Read more

Minister Bruton Announces €11m for cutting-edge Energy Research

Wednesday, 20 November the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton TD, announced that €11m in funding has been awarded to 50 cutting-edge research, development and demonstration energy projects. These projects will develop solutions that will deliver cleaner energy for our homes, businesses and communities. Announcing the funding Minister Bruton said: “Moving to … Read more

Presentation of €coMerit Environmental Certification to Bord Iascaigh Mhara

Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) has been awarded €coMerit Environmental Certification by An Cathaoirleach, Dún Laoghaire- Rathdown County Council, Cllr. Shay Brennan. Over the last two years BIM has established a green team, carried out reviews of its lighting, heating, fuel efficiency and waste generation, upgraded car park lighting to LEDs, replaced bottled water dispensers with … Read more

The security and sustainability of Ireland’s energy is set to be reviewed

A MAJOR REVIEW into the security and sustainability of Ireland’s energy supply has been approved by the government, the Minister for Climate Action and Environment Richard Bruton has confirmed. The review will look at the best actions needed for Ireland to begin generating 70% of its electricity from renewable sources, the minister’s goal. It will … Read more