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Zonal electricity pricing on the agenda
Colm McCarthy
In his recent report on European competitiveness, former ECB president Mario Draghi has argued for zonal pricing in the EU, and some US states have already moved in this direction.
DCU Access student inspired by family farm to help shape Ireland’s energy future
'Growing up on the farm fostered my interest in the environment and the part I can play in protecting it.'
5 June 2024 News
Solar accounts for 2.7% of electricity generated in May
Electricity produced from solar reached a new monthly peak for May, accounting for 2.7% of all electricity generation, according to EirGrid.
Data centre targets do not compute
There is a threatened shortage of power with regular orange warnings of possible outages from Eirgrid. There is scepticism from climate experts that 2030 targets can be met.
17 April 2024 Opinion
Colm McCarthy: our water and electricity shortages
The two national utilities responsible for electric power and water are clearly uncomfortable with the IDA’s enthusiasm for more data centres.
10 April 2024 Viewpoints