Natural gas use in November was up 17% compared with the same time last year across multiple sectors, according to the latest gas demand report.
SUBSCRIBER ONLYThe portion of electricity usage devoted to data centres has already risen to around 20%, compared to 3 or 4% in the typical European country.
Renewables accounted for 44.5% of total electricity consumption in Northern Ireland, a decrease of 2.9% from the previous year
Biolectric claims that its systems can help address farm emissions, water quality and ammonia issues.
The 400ac Fyanstown Solar Farm, set to be developed by global renewables developer BayWa-re, will involve land from seven landowners near Kells, Co Meath.
The 50:50 partnership between the Danish developer and Irish semi-state companies will see the construction of 16 wind turbines up to 185 metres tall between Millstreet and Macroom, Cork.
Bord na Móna and ESB are nearing completion of the largest solar farm in Europe to be built on cutover peatland in Kildare
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.
Teagasc is looking to add electric vehicles to add to its fleet. Will the authority now need solar panels to power them?
Small-scale commercial wind turbines would be suitable for many farmers across Ireland, but changes to a new scheme aimed at supporting them will be needed, the conference will hear.