Mainstream Measurements Ltd’s new flow measurement system, developed with a Government-backed Knowledge Transfer Partnership, won an Innovate UK ‘Best of the Best’ Award national prize A LEADING company in ultrasonic open channel flowmeters was supported by a government-backed Knowledge Transfer Partnership to develop an innovative new product that will be marketed across the world. … Read more
4364 solar panels will be installed on the roof of the Lidl distribution facility currently under construction in Newbridge, Co. Kildare Lidls solar panels will reduce the facilitys carbon output by 473 tonnes annually, the electricity usage equivalent to that of 240 homes Lidl and Waterford based Enerpower to start work on Irelands largest ever … Read more
Spanish utility Iberdrola has become the latest supplier to enter the Irish residential energy market. Iberdrola today announced the launch of its Irish retail business and said it plans to invest over €100m in renewable energy and storage projects in Ireland and Northern Ireland by 2025. The move is part of a company-wide goal to … Read more
As part of the Smart Mobility Hub, Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council have engaged in the development of a platform for staff to access to e-cars, e-bikes and pushbikes for off-site business travel, reducing commuting congestion and emissions in the county. Just over 12 months ago, Smart Dublin launched the Smart Mobility Hub Challenge … Read more
SSE Renewables has announced that it has submitted Foreshore Licence applications for approval to carry out survey works to assess the suitability of two new separate offshore wind farm sites in Irish waters, which could generate over 1.5GW of renewable energy combined. The leading renewable energy developer has applied to the Irish Government to carry … Read more
The Pye Homes development at Hanborough Gate, which is being built in partnership with Blenheim Estate Homes, features a series of environmental initiatives aimed at boosting the area’s biodiversity. Located on the western side of Long Hanborough, the site features a selection of two, three and four bedroom homes. A total of 169 properties will … Read more
The Bord Gáis Energy Index dropped 8% in May and is now 16% below the comparable period last year. Oil, the largest component of the Index, was the key driver of the fall dropping 11% in the month as escalating trade tensions heightened concerns on global growth and oil demand. Gas prices were down too, … Read more
The second phase of the Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH), which will provide operational support for biomass boilers and anaerobic digestion heating systems has opened. This scheme is designed to replace fossil fuel heating systems by heat pumps and by heat from biomass or anaerobic digestion. The scheme will include protections to ensure that … Read more
Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) and ESB have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a framework of strategic collaboration that will include three key areas – Research and Development, Talent Promotion and Diversity and Inclusion. TU Dublin President, Professor David FitzPatrick, and ESB Deputy Chief Executive, Jerry O’Sullivan announced the partnership at a … Read more
Azuri Technologies, a leading provider of pay-as-you-go solar home solutions to off-grid households across Africa, today announced a strategic investment of US$26 million, led by Fortune Global 500 company Marubeni Corporation with additional participation from existing shareholders, including FTSE 250 company IP Group plc. This strategic investment will accelerate Azure’s market growth plans in both … Read more