Tagged: Renewable Energy & News
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Irish Wind Energy Association to power annual conference via wind energy News
03.10.2012 At its annual conference in Killarney tomorrow, the Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA) is planning to run the event entirely by wind-generated electricity. -
New ‘energy-smart’ plaza to engage Dubliners with renewable energy News
24.09.2012 Dublin Lord Mayor Mr Naoise Ó Muirí is set to announce a design competition this evening for a new ‘energy-smart’ feature that will be installed in the city centre to inform... -
Ireland must live up to its digital potential, says Interxion’s Tanya Duncan (video) News
31.08.2012 In terms of attracting industrial strength digital projects from data centres to major internet firms Ireland is punching above its weight, says Interxion Ireland managing...Categories: Social Media, Media, Green Tech, Green Computing, Games/Entertainment, Economy, eCommerce, Digital Media, Data Centre, Communications -
Eirgrid’s East-West Interconnector to open today News
20.09.2012 Eirgrid’s East-West Interconnector, the underground and undersea link to connect the electricity grids between Ireland and the UK, is set to officially open today. -
Irish and US academics talk energy and future challenges at Science Gallery in Dublin News
30.08.2012 American football is not the only thing on the University of Notre Dame’s mind this weekend, as Dublin gears up for the game at the Aviva Stadium, but academics from the...Categories: Sustainability, Science, Renewable Energy, Green Tech, Green, Engineering, Energy, Education -
Struggling Danish company Vestas in talks with Mitsubishi on possible alliance News
28.08.2012 Just last week the Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas announced that it is to cut its workforce by 1,100 employees by the end of September, as the ailing company struggles... -
Aran Islands set target to become energy independent by 2022 News
13.08.2012 Fuinneamh Oileáin Árann Comharchumann Teoranta (Aran Islands Energy Cooperative), in partnership with Energy Cooperatives Ireland, plans to turn the Aran Islands into an energy... -
Wind energy developer Simple Power signs 15-year agreement with Power NI News
08.08.2012 Northern Irish wind-energy company Simple Power has signed a 15-year agreement with the electricity retailer Power NI. The contract means the energy supplier will purchase power...Categories: Sustainability, Renewable Energy, Investments, Government, Engineering, Engineer, Energy -
Dublin renewables company plans 17 energy projects for Greece News
12.07.2012 Dublin-headquartered energy firm Proventus Renewables Plc has signed a memorandum of understanding with Omega MG to develop 17 renewable energy projects capable of generating... -
Business leaders on harnessing Ireland's strengths for green growth (video) News
10.07.2012 Experts in green finance and clean tech speak about Ireland’s opportunity to innovate and capitalise on its clean energy, ICT and financial expertise to become a global exemplar...Categories: Sustainability, Science, Renewable Energy, R&D, Investments, Green Tech, Green Computing, Government, Financial Services, Engineering, Engineer, Energy, Education, Economy -
Former Taoiseach launches new MSc in sustainable energy finance News
03.07.2012 Ireland’s former Taoiseach John Bruton has today launched a new MSc in sustainable energy finance course at Dublin City University (DCU). The course, which will start in...Categories: Sustainability, Renewable Energy, Investments, Green Tech, Green Computing, Green, Graduate, Government, Financial, Energy, Education, EconomyTags: Finance, Energy, CO2 Emissions, Renewable Energy, Ireland, Green IFSC, Clean Tech, DCU, Education -
Mid-West Regional Authority to receive €180,000 to develop sustainable energy News
29.06.2012 The Mid-West Regional Authority has been allocated €180,000 as part of the European STEP project, which is focused on improving sustainable energy in local government. -
Scottish and Southern Energy to acquire Endesa Ireland, jobs on way News
15.06.2012 Energy utility Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE), which owns Airtricity, is to acquire the electricity generation assets of Endesa Ireland, the subsidiary of the Spanish energy...Categories: Sustainability, Renewable Energy, R&D, Investments, Engineering, Engineer, Energy, Economy -
Eirgrid to hold capacity auction for firms to trade energy on East West Interconnector News
12.06.2012 Energy infrastructure company Eirgrid has today announced details about how companies can bid to trade energy when the East West Interconnector, the underground and undersea... -
Goldman Sachs to invest US$40bn into clean energy News
28.05.2012 Goldman Sachs appears to be vamping up its clean-tech investing focus. The Wall Street giant is reportedly planning to channel US$40bn into clean-energy projects over the next... -
Google reveals Irish finalists in its Science Fair News
21.05.2012 Google has announced the 90 regional finalists of its second Google Science Fair, and two Irish entries have been selected. -
Microsoft vows to be carbon neutral by 1 July News
09.05.2012 Microsoft is pledging to become carbon neutral from 1 July across all of its direct operations, including its data centres, software development labs, air travel, and office... -
World Congress on Water, Climate and Energy in Dublin next week News
09.05.2012 Ireland will next week host a six-day international Congress on Water, Climate and Energy that is being organised by the International Water Association. -
Clean tech sector in Ireland could generate 80,000 jobs by 2020 News
07.05.2012 At least 20,000 and as many as 80,000 new jobs and a boost of €3.9bn to Ireland’s GDP by 2020 are possible if Ireland focuses on clean tech. This would require a national clean... -
Bord Gáis to inject €400m into wind-farm portfolio News
23.04.2012 Bord Gáis Energy (BGE) is planning to inject €400m into its wind-farm portfolio, as the company is aiming to develop a further 250MW of wind energy over the next three years,...