Wind, coastal erosion and flooding the most significant environmental risks to Ireland
Extreme wind, coastal erosion and coastal flooding have been identified as the most ‘significant’ environmental risks to Ireland over the…
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UK ‘not on track’ to meet offshore wind capacity targets
The UK is ‘not currently on track’ to deliver between 43 GW and 51 GW of offshore wind capacity by…
‘Record quarter’ for wind energy project approvals in Ireland
The first quarter of 2025 was a ‘record’ one for wind energy project approval in Ireland, Wind Energy Ireland has…
Renewable energy generation continues to rise in Australia
Grid-scale solar generation rose by 10% in Australia in the first quarter of 2025, while wind generation was up 18%,…
Rockefeller Foundation announces new efforts to accelerate energy transition projects
The Rockefeller Foundation has announced new efforts to accelerate access to clean, affordable energy for communities living near coal-fired power…
Ireland commences work on new offshore renewable energy strategy
Ireland has commenced work on a new strategic framework to guide offshore renewable energy (ORE) development across its maritime territory,…
Switching on of Moray West offshore windfarm a ‘huge moment’
Scottish Secretary Ian Murray has described the switching on of the Moray West offshore windfarm, located off the coast of…
Rye River Brewing Company to power entire operation with wind energy
Irish craft brewer Rye River Brewing Company has announced that it plans to power its entire operation with renewable energy…
Solar and wind already generate enough electricity to power global motor vehicle fleet
Solar and wind energy already generate enough electricity to power the global motor vehicle industry, if the global gasoline fleet…
Ireland can generate an additional 6,000 MW of onshore wind energy
A new study by Wind Energy Ireland has found that Ireland could potentially generate an additional 6,000 MW of onshore…