Ireland is projected to achieve only a 29% emissions reduction by 2030

Irish Wind Farmers Association said planning in Ireland was 'not fit for purpose' when it came to facilitating the development of onshore wind

Scientists estimate there are around 250 gigatonnes of CO2 left to emit before warming of at least 1.5C is locked in

Calliope forms part of DP Energy's 9GW pipeline of future projects

'The world has seen record investment in energy efficiency, while consumer interest in reducing energy use is higher than ever,' says International Energy Agency

With Ireland’s current electricity infrastructure not designed to cope with mass installation of rooftop solar panels, better-off households who are first to install solar PV will benefit the most

Renewables industry and environmental groups urge increased funding and fast-track recruitment process for State bodies key to delivering zero-carbon electricity system and protecting nature

Green Party leader says the construction of nuclear plants would be too expensive for a country the size of Ireland

The UK’s once-booming offshore wind industry faces years of pain, including project delays and possible cancellations, due to soaring costs and higher interest rates.

Eamon Ryan says one in 10 voters “get” the Green agenda and could and should vote green in the next elections

Leo Varadkar said he told the energy companies 'they must go further' and reduce prices more

City is releasing nearly 1m tonnes of greenhouse gases every year

Bulk purchase of solar panels for milking parlours could save group over €500,000

SIMI wants a continuation of SEAI grants and VRT relief, and an extension of benefit-in-kind reliefs for three more years

Orsted has about 20 wind and solar farms across Ireland and had announced earlier this year a partnership with ESB to develop offshore projects   

Data shows 60,000  homes in Ireland now have solar panels, when it comes to solar farms, though, some communities and local authorities are more reluctant to embrace the new technology

In Ireland, drivers of electric cars pay five times more than those in the cheapest country in Europe to charge their EVs. Sean Murray reports

Irish Whale and Dolphin Group calls introduction of speed limits and noise monitoring to protect endangered species

Key among the objections was the noise impact from the development as well as the impact of glint and glare from the panels

I’m in Hudson Park, trying to banish negative thoughts, when something Vicky said occurs to me. Vicky is my daughter, and she works in backroom politics (not quite my backroom, alas, but that doesn’t stop her being a progressive and deep thinker).

Maybe now is the time to consider whether your current job or career can make a positive contribution to help build a safer, cleaner future for everyone

German energy giant RWE has become the latest firm to warn that the viability of some large offshore wind generation projects amid soaring costs.

Drill, baby, drill.

Climate Change Advisory Council said Ireland was way off the pace when it comes to reducing emissions and called for a range of measures to be implemented

Simply Blue is part of a consortium of global wind energy consultants behind Sea Fern, which aims to generate up to 2GW off the coast of New South Wales