Energy

Additional power needs new generation units and renewables, wind farms and solar arrays being the favoured options.

The Arla factory at Holstebro is to use new thermal storage technology to convert green energy into heat, which can then be used on demand to power the plant.

IrBea's latest biomass capacity statement estimates 1.5 to 1.6 million tonnes of biomass could be available annually for bioenergy with the right policies.

In a damning report, the SEAI has said that even in scenarios where most of the ambitious Climate Action Plan targets are met, we will still miss our legally binding national and EU obligations.

An innovative new initiative has been launched in the midlands, which will see families benefit from surplus renewable energy, writes Deirdre Verney.

We know there are people starving in the world that would love the riches under our feet and yet we are knowingly long-term decommissioning land.

The Irish Solar Energy Association has called for the incoming government to create a new framework to support agri voltaics - the practice of combining agriculture with renewable energy.

Skillnet and Wind Energy Ireland, have joined forces to attract mid-career professionals into off-shore wind services as labour demands increase in the sector.