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Storage and planning hold the key to renewable resources
Ireland can turn its abundant renewable resources into secure, investable infrastructure if planning, grid flexibility and market frameworks move at the pace projects require. Ireland has built a strong policy foundation for its energy transition. The task now is to convert targets, auctions and strategies into projects that generate power. Offshore wind’s delivery test The...
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Ireland doesn’t have enough engineers to meet clean energy demands
Rising demand, electrification and geopolitical uncertainty are putting pressure on Ireland’s energy system. A secure, resilient and low-carbon supply is an urgent economic and strategic priority. A critical challenge for Ireland will be to meet the engineering workforce requirements necessary for this energy transition.. Range of engineering opportunities Virtually all major categories of engineer —...
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Energy certainty made possible by CPPAs for Irish businesses
Corporate power purchase agreements (CPPAs) give Irish businesses greater long-term energy cost certainty, strengthen operational resilience and support investment in renewable electricity infrastructure. Energy market volatility has reinforced an important lesson: future energy costs can no longer be taken for granted. Geopolitical events, international gas markets and wider system costs continue to shape what businesses...
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Ireland lost 15% of its cheapest electricity to grid constraints
This year, Ireland lost 15% of our most affordable electricity because our grid was not strong enough to carry all the power generated by wind farms to Irish homes and businesses. More expensive gas generation, powered primarily by imported fuel, was brought on to make up the shortfall. Consequently, consumers end up paying more for...