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IrBEA: Bioenergy Now: Let’s make it happen
The Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) plays a crucial role in advancing the development and deployment of sustainable bioenergy across Ireland. As the representative body for the sector, IrBEA works to promote biomass, biogas/biomethane, liquid biofuels, biochar, energy crops and wood fuels as key components of Ireland’s transition to a low-carbon economy. Our mission is to...
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Ireland’s electrification plan can power homes, transport and industry
Over the past few decades, Ireland has moved from relying almost entirely on fossil fuels to getting more of our energy from renewable sources like wind and solar. Our use of renewable electricity has also increased, reaching around 40% of demand in 2024. The goal is to double that by 2030 under the Government’s Climate...
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What it means to lead the renewable energy sector
Ireland’s energy transition is more than about providing clean, affordable energy; balancing the needs of the environment and investing in local communities are strategic pillars of a growing industry. Established in 2011, Power Capital Renewable Energy stands as a leading independent power producer in Ireland. Their mission is simple yet strong: to drive a sustainable...
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Bord Gáis Energy invests €1 billion in Ireland’s green transition
Bord Gáis Energy has announced plans to invest €1 billion over five years to support Ireland’s transition to a low-carbon economy. We talk to Catherine Lonergan, Director of Customer and Commercial, and Denis O’Sullivan, Assets Director, about how the company is powering the green transition. Aiming to reach net zero by 2040 Bord Gáis Energy...
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Scheduling and dispatch programme to revolutionise energy storage market in Ireland
Ireland’s energy market is evolving. The Scheduling and Dispatch Programme (SDP), led by the Transmission System Operators (TSOs) Eirgrid & SONI can improve how electricity is scheduled and dispatched across the all-island grid. Battery energy storage systems (BESS) will be enabled to fully participate in energy trading, aligning with the EU Clean Energy Package and...
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PPAs remove upfront cost from large-scale solar
When I speak with business leaders across Ireland, one theme comes up again and again: they want to take action on sustainability. However, the upfront cost of large solar projects can feel like a roadblock. That’s exactly the challenge our partnership with SSE Airtricity is designed to solve. Solar power purchase agreements Through a power...
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Three key areas that can support Ireland’s climate targets
Achieving our climate objectives requires closing our emissions gap and limiting overall emissions. Transformation presents technical, economic and logistical challenges. As we work to enhance energy reliability, affordability and security, we must simultaneously accelerate the deployment of clean energy. These challenges have the potential to create significant economic opportunities, both through strengthening supply chains and...
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Advanced energy storage system to support Ireland’s clean energy transition
As commercial solar adoption accelerates, Huawei’s hybrid cooling energy system offers high efficiency, safety and reliability for commercial and industrial energy systems. With energy prices on the rise and mounting environmental obligations, Irish businesses are seeking reliable and future-proof, cost-effective solutions to fuel their growth sustainably. Earlier this year, Huawei introduced a next-generation commercial and...
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Huawei residential solar redefines home energy in Ireland
Residential solar and storage are helping homeowners manage rising energy costs and move towards zero-carbon living. Huawei combines its expertise in digital and power electronics with photovoltaic (PV), energy storage, cloud and intelligent technologies to deliver its FusionSolar All-Scenario Smart PV and Energy Storage Solutions. Designed for commercial, industrial and residential markets, these solutions optimise...
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From intermittent to intelligent: building Ireland’s flexible, future-proof grid
Ireland’s solar surge is no longer just about panels on rooftops. The next phase of Ireland’s clean energy transition won’t be won with megawatts alone; it will be won with flexibility. Despite solar installation progress across homes, schools, farms and businesses, infrastructure demands grow as the generation grows. Without decisive investment in flexibility — smart...