Europe’s battery boom: Britain, Ireland and Italy lead the charge

Europe is poised for a substantial surge in grid-scale battery energy storage, with projections suggesting a sevenfold increase in capacity by 2030, according to a report

Irish wind farms break records, save €1.3bn in 2023

Ireland has achieved a wind power milestone last year, setting a new record by generating 35% of electricity through wind farms

Hitachi Energy secures deal to bolster UK-Ireland power link

Hitachi Energy has signed an eight-year service agreement to enhance the efficiency of the East West Interconnector, a 500MW link between Ireland and Wales

‘Europe’s first’ ammonia-fired power plant planned for Ireland

Centrica, Bord Gáis Energy and Mitsubishi Power have revealed plans for the ammonia-fired power plant in Europe, located in Cork, Ireland

SSE offshore wind farm could generate 2,300 jobs in Ireland

A proposed offshore wind farm in Ireland anticipates an €800 million economic boost and the creation of 2,300 jobs

Northern Ireland achieves ‘historic’ biomethane grid injection

The first direct-to-grid injection on the island of Ireland, occurred in Co. Tyrone within the Evolve network

Ireland and France launch construction on Celtic interconnector

Construction has begun on the Celtic Interconnector project, uniting the electricity grids of Ireland and France through a 700MW submarine cable expected to be completed in 2026

Ireland braces for soaring power prices in 2024

Irish power prices are predicted to increase in 2024 due to gas supply disruptions, according to a report

Ireland achieves record 32% wind-powered electricity

Last month, wind power surged 25% year-on-year, according to a report

Ireland gets 400MW solar power boost

Denmark’s Orsted and Terra Solar have joined forces to build a massive 400MW solar energy portfolio in Ireland