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Renewables
Time to rethink data centres?
Stephen Robb
The boom of data centres in Ireland continues to give rise to concerns about our ability to meet climate targets, but can they be developed sustainably?
29 January 2025 News
An Bord Pleanála to appeal landmark wind farm judgement
The Board has said that it will seek to apply to the High Court to re-open the judgment and will further seek a certificate of appeal.
22 January 2025 Renewables
Fresh Government - fresh start for farm renewables
Stephen Robb explores where farm renewables fit into the new Programme for Government
An Bord Pleanála refuses permission for 12 wind farms in 2024
An Bord Pleanála granted planning permission for 10 new wind farms with a combined capacity of 717MW in 2024 , but needed to have granted 1,720MW to stay on target to meet the Climate Action Plan.
20 January 2025 News
Climate law prioritised in key wind farm ruling
The decision could have far-reaching implications, as it establishes that legally mandated climate goals take precedence over local authorities' development plans.
15 January 2025 News
SRESS fails to impress
Stephen Robb talks to the main farm and renewable organisations about the Government’s new flagship scheme aiming to allow farmers to develop solar farms and wind turbines of their own.
15 January 2025 Renewables
Ireland over half way to Climate Action Plan wind target
In 2024, Ireland passed 5,000MW of installed onshore wind, more than halfway to 2030 target
13 January 2025 Renewables
14% of wind energy lost in 2024 due to weak grid
Over the first 10 months of the year, 14% of wind energy production was wasted because of record levels of constraints on the electricity grid.
11 December 2024 Renewables
Grid constraints mean 2024 will see reduction in wind generation
Wind Energy Ireland pointed out that despite 2023 being a record year for wind generation, this figure is expected to fall in 2024, partly due to the electricity grid not being strong enough.
25 November 2024 News
Why are Irish wind farms struggling to secure planning?
Wind Energy Ireland maintains that the refusal rate for projects by An Bord Pleanála has increased significantly in recent months due to anti-wind County Development Plans.
28 October 2024 News
Gas remains energy kingmaker in August
Gas remained the largest energy source in Ireland throughout August, generating 37% of the country’s electricity, compared with 34% generated by wind.
23 September 2024 Renewables
73% of energy professionals say market uncertainty a barrier to finance
73% of energy professionals believe market uncertainty is the biggest barrier to financing new renewable technologies in Ireland, followed by planning challenges, according to new survey results.
18 September 2024 News