LEEDS, United Kingdom and MILPITAS, California – January 3, 2023 – SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (“SolarEdge”) (NASDAQ: SEDG), a global leader in smart energy technology, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the entire share capital of Hark Systems Ltd. (“Hark”). Founded in 2016 and based in Leeds, UK. Hark offers … Read more
Results from first full year of operation of the energy efficiency measures yield an additional €44k of savings Global resource management company Veolia has exceeded the target savings for Dublin’s Mater Misericordiae University Hospital following the first year of operations. The results, including an additional €44k of savings, were achieved after the extensive energy efficiency … Read more
Analysis: you can expect a simple system of six to eight solar panels to generate about one third of your home’s electricity needs The proverb “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach him to fish and you feed him for life” has an unlikely resonance in the current fossil … Read more
Applicant Biffa Waste Services is seeking permission to generate electricity through solar energy at the former Risley landfill site. The now-restored site, off Silver Lane close to the M62, covers an area of approximately 82hectares, with the proposed solar farm covering 9.6hectares. It is proposed that panels would produce up to around 5megawatts of electricity … Read more
More capacity, improved accessibility, lower emissions Following the Cabinet decision earlier this week, and final formal funding approval from the National Transport Authority, Iarnród Éireann and Alstom today signed the contract for 90 additional battery-electric carriages for the rail company’s fleet. The accelerated investment will enable Iarnród Éireann to deliver more capacity and decarbonisation benefits … Read more
Competition launched to celebrate the renaming of Setanta Wind Park with a €6,000 IT fund for local schools 28th November 2022: SSE Renewables has today (28th November) announced that it will rebrand Braymore Wind Park as Setanta Wind Park. This follows a public consultation with local communities in Louth, Meath and North Dublin earlier this … Read more
11th November 2022: SSE Airtricity has today announced plans to develop a nationwide EV charging network. The initiative will see SSE invest €35m to install 30 ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs across Ireland over the next four years, all of which will be powered by 100% green electricity from SSE Airtricity. As part of … Read more
Number of publicly available EV charge points notably low in rural counties One million electric vehicles by 2030 not achievable without proper charging point infrastructure There should be at least two publicly available EV charge points for every village and town The lack of adequate electric vehicle (EV) charge point infrastructure in rural Ireland raises … Read more
29th September 2022: Energia, Ireland’s greenest energy supplier has partnered with Borrisoleigh Bottling Limited to provide the Tipperary water supplier with 100% renewable energy. This partnership is in line with Borrisoleigh Bottling’s dedication to protecting the environment, which includes a commitment to overcoming the reliance on single-use-plastic as a bottling solution. Their product range includes … Read more
Irish government recently announced ambitious new sectoral emissions ceilings, setting Ireland on a pathway to turn the tide on climate change. Dublin based company, Manhattan Peanuts Ltd, best known for its familiar popcorn, has already hit industry targets of 35% less emissions eight years ahead of the 2030 deadline. Manhattan partnered with UrbanVolt to install a … Read more