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Future of Energy Q3 2023
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How biofuels can help Ireland hit its emissions reduction targets
If Ireland is to meet its targets by 2030, a range of renewable energy solutions will need to be brought into the mix — including biofuels. Ireland’s target is to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 51% by 2030. To achieve this, it needs to adopt a range of renewable energy solutions. These include biofuels,...
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The year 2030 is closer than we think: why we must accelerate Ireland’s energy transition
The 2030 goal for the green energy transition can seem like a long way off. However, as the end of the decade looms, reaching our renewable energy targets becomes increasingly urgent. We are up against the clock to generate 80% of our electricity from renewable sources. While Ireland is undoubtedly on the right path, we...
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Energy storage: what Ireland needs to achieve its zero energy aims
Energy storage is a critical enabler of Ireland’s transition to renewable technology. It will be a necessary part of meeting extremely challenging decarbonisation targets. Like many other countries, Ireland has set itself challenging renewable energy and decarbonisation targets. These include increasing the share of renewable electricity up to 80% by 2030 and aiming for net...
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How funded research is facilitating Ireland’s clean energy transition
An online conference aims to showcase innovative energy research projects and spark discussion about how best to achieve Ireland’s clean energy goals. The world has no choice, stresses Kerrie Sheehan, Head of Research and Technology at Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). We must create a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. “Unfortunately, there’s no silver...
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Wind energy in Ireland: planning and grid must be top priorities
Irish consumers avoided paying €2 billion for gas last year because the country’s wind farms provided a third of our electricity. New records have already been set for January, April and July of this year while the average monthly wholesale electricity price in July was at its lowest level since 2021. Benefits of wind energy ...
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Offshore renewable wind energy offers many environmental and economic benefits
Ireland is a key emerging market in the offshore renewable wind energy space. With a sea area seven times that of our land area, the opportunities this presents in terms of wind power cannot be overstated. The development of future offshore wind projects could offer huge economic and community benefits to many towns and villages...