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Monday 26 October 2020
We examine the key roadblocks that have limited small-scale solar power and if enough is now being done to hit impending EU targets.
Only the Netherlands was behind Ireland in meeting the goals.
The wind farm is expected to be completed by 2023.
An outcome on the planning application for the 24-turbine windfarm is expected in July.
Fossil fuels are already taxed to the hilt and people haven’t moved to electric vehicles for one simple reason – they cannot afford to, writes Brian O’Boyle.
The country has missed other climate change targets in the past.
Bruton was speaking to reporters at the Fine Gael National Conference in Wexford over the weekend.
The research will use renewable energy to power a fleet of vans.
Ireland is facing a fine of €75 million each year if 16% of its energy doesn’t come from renewable-energy sources by 2020.
It aims to reduce Ireland’s reliance on fossil fuel heating systems, and provides financial incentives for renewable heat generation.
The project is planned for a site the size of nearly 200 soccer pitches.
“We have learned from the mistakes in Northern Ireland,” Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said.
A new government consultation wants feedback on how we fund sustainable energy in Ireland.
The windfarm is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 100,000 tonnes each year.
The Wexford development was to be spread on a site of more than 200 acres.
The country has to meet 16% of its energy needs from renewable sources by 2020.
Work on the farms, to be built in the south and east of the country, will start in 2018.
The company behind it says the station would generate electricity for 155,000 homes for the next 120 years.
Alex White talked energy and climate change with TheJournal.ie yesterday.
A system whereby hot water or steam could be pumped from the brewery to the new hospital is being investigated.
For March’s in-depth coverage of SMEs, we looked at business and the environment, and making enterprise more sustainable.
Profits are down at the semi-state, but it’s still delivering a €300 million windfall to the government.
There has been a lot of debate about the country’s energy mix for the future.
And the country could have to pay penalties worth up to €400 million a year if things do go wrong.
Targets and backing for the renewable-energy sources should end after 2020, the state supplier says.
The agriculture sector is looking for special treatment on new greenhouse gas targets.
And most government subsidies are flowing to the country’s fossil-fuel industries, EU says.
The Labour Party deputy leader was speaking to local radio in Waterford this morning.
Ex-PM Naoto Kan says nuclear power should be consigned to the history books after Fukushima disaster.
Despite the good figures, Eamon Ryan is worried about a “lack of political will” on renewable energy.
ESB-led renewable energy project aims to generate electricity by 2018.
Japanese carmaker says its new fuel cell vehicle can travel about 700km before refuelling.
We are at a crossroads in Ireland in terms of energy; check out this 5 point plan about why community-owned renewables could be the answer.
And they did it all through wind and water power.
Ireland and the UK couldn’t agree on a final deal.
Sinn Féin are set to table the bill today but insists that it doesn’t make them anti-wind energy.
Project developers would do well to take note of cognitive biases such as the magnificently named ‘endowment effect’ – meaning our tendency to overvalue something because we own it, writes Clare Taylor.
A national renewable energy planning strategy should consider all technologies – not just wind – while proper planning can address fears surrounding adverse local environmental impacts, writes Seán O’Leary.
The centre will conduct world-leading research on all aspects of marine renewable energy.
The increasing use of biofuel saved taxpayers over €300 million in gas import taxes in 2011.
THERE ARE 59 shopping days until Christmas.
Most retailers across the country will be closed until 1 December, losing out on some vital festive shopping business.
Many are depending on customers shifting to online sales during that time.
So we want to know: Will you do more of your Christmas shopping online this year?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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