The Irish Energy Update

Its the 1st of April, and on todays Irish energy update.. CRU announce a snap grid connnection round called ECP 2.5.1 which closes for applicants within 2 weeks SEAI report launched at the energy estimates that Ireland's energy transition will drive up to €19 billion per year of new business by 2030. And ABP withdraw application for appeal on Shannon LNG while its owners New fortress announce...

Hello listeners, Its the 19th of March and on todays Irish energy update.  Planning permission granted for shannon LNG Power Plant and BESS Greenlink interconnector sold for 1 bn and becomes the first project financed interconnector to be completed in Europe Long awaited consultation on hybrid grid connections is released with energy sharing not included, a limited range of projects affected and p...

Its the 4th of March and on todays Irish energy update.  Eirgrid has awarded grid connections to 4.5 GW of generation with wind accounting for 600 MW The EU announces a ‘u-turn’ on the EU’s sustainability measures through CSRD and CSDDD DfE) has launched a consultation on the Offshore Renewable Energy Action Plan which is a key milestone in trying ot meet its ambitious target of at least 1 Gigawat...

Its the 18th of February and on todays Irish energy update.. The Irish Government signals a move towards favouring a commercial LNG facility   Further details on the long awaited Large energy user policy, Which was released today.  See transcript and links to articles ⁠HERE⁠ Welcome to 'The Irish Energy Update' – the podcast that's your go-to source for the latest news in Ireland's...

Its the 5th of February and on todays Irish energy update.. SSE have reached FID for a 300 MW green dispatchable gas plant in Tarbert after closure of the site in 2023.  Greenlink is now operational but continues to be in import only mode.  Lumcloon energy submit plans for a islanded data centre in Westmeath with projected costs of 1 billion See transcript and links to articles ⁠HERE⁠ Welcome to &...

Its the 20th of January, and on this weeks episode of the Irish Energy Update: What exactly is in the new programme for government's around renewables, Baringa and WEIs study estimates that renewables will save the consumer £600m annually The landmark ruling my Justice Humphreys on Coolglass wind farm that has set a new precedent for planning in Ireland.  Welcome to 'The Irish Energy Updat...

Today is the 6th of January, 2025 and on today's Irish Energy update: SONI releases there Draft Dispatch Down Action Plan T&Cs of the Small-Scale Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (SRESS)released WEI launch their county colours tool which allows you to see the contribution of wind energy to your county See transcript and links to articles ⁠HERE⁠ Welcome to 'The Irish Energy Update' – the po...

On this weeks episode of the Irish energy update: The climate change advisory council sets out indicative emission reductions for Ireland of 67% out to 2040 to achieve targets, The European Commission announced new funding this week t o boost net-zero technologies in the region Pinergy has been bought by a Tokyo-based multinational group, Sojitz group See transcript and links to articles ⁠HERE⁠ We...

On todays episode of the Irish Energy Update: 5 windfarms totaling 400 MW are granted planning in November we learn about the new governments plans for energy infrastrsucture and COP 29s agreement to triple the level of climate finance for mitigation and adaptation efforts in developing countries. See transcript and links to articles ⁠HERE⁠ Welcome to 'The Irish Energy Update' – the podcast that's...

On this weeks episoide of the Irish Energy Update: RESS 4 procures 2 GWh of capacity, New Planning Legislation signed into law, Grid connection policy to speed up renewable development ORESS 2.1 Tonn Nua details released.  See transcript and links to articles ⁠HERE⁠ Welcome to 'The Irish Energy Update' – the podcast that's your go-to source for the latest news in Ireland's dynamic energy sector -...

On todays episode of the Irish Energy Update: DECCs electricity storage policy framework sparks the release the CRUs recommendation paper on the demand flex tender and We hear both sides of the fence on Amazons claims to have achieved its 2030 energy procurement goal 7 years early. Welcome to 'The Irish Energy Update' – the podcast that's your go-to source for the latest news in Irelan...

On this weeks episode of the irish energy update ISEA releases their ‘scale of solar report’ which states that Ireland can infact reach their 8GW solar target by 2030, EDF sign a 12 year CPPA to power all 168 CircleK branches nationwide and WEI have warned in their new report that there is a growing risk that dozens of Ireland’s wind farms will be forced to shut down before the end of the decade u...

On todays Irish Energy update: an outage at ireland biggest renewable asset, the Oweninny wind farm, The establishment of the Accelerating Renewable Electricity Taskforce and their 70+ action implementation plan and 2 major developments in the biomethane industry following the launch of ireland strategy this month.  See transcript and links to articles ⁠HERE⁠ Welcome to 'The Irish Energy Updat...

On this weeks episode of the Irish Energy Update... The release of ireland long awaited biomethane strategy, DECC launched Phase 2 of the SRESS scheme to support renewable energy communities Figures on wind planning decisions revealed for the first half of the year.  See transcript and links to articles ⁠HERE⁠ Welcome to 'The Irish Energy Update' – the podcast that's your go-to source...

On this weekd episode of the Irish Energy Update.. 4 new Initiatives under RePowerEU, The final release of Eirgrid Tomorrow energy scenarios and The government approve irelands 2024 climate action plan, but will they fail to deliver 4 years running? See transcript and links to articles ⁠HERE⁠ Welcome to 'The Irish Energy Update' – the podcast that's your go-to source for the latest new...

Its the 7rd of May and on todays Irish energy update: The launch of the Future Framework for Offshore Renewable Energy alongside the release of south coast DMAPs, AWS become first offtaker in Bord na monas Eco energy park and The establishment of Ireland electrified, a representative group advocating for the faster electrification of Ireland's heating and transportation systems.  See transcrip...

On this weeks Irish Energy Update: Electricity price outlook to 2030, EirGrid reduce min gen, WEI assess the opportunity for repowering and Sceirde rocks sparks local petition in Connemara See transcript and links to articles ⁠HERE⁠ Welcome to 'The Irish Energy Update' – the podcast that's your go-to source for the latest news in Ireland's dynamic energy sector - delivered in just...

On this weeks episode of the Irish Energy Update: ISIF delivering on its goal to invest 1bn euro in the climate sector over 5 years Bord na mona partners up SSE to develop 800 MWs of onshore wind Codling wind park publish their final design off the coast of wicklow Gas Networks Ireland and Bord na Móna have announced their plans to connect an ex peat plant to renewable gas network by 2029. See tra...

On this weeks episode of the Irish energy update: ORESS-2 set to be delayed until 2025, A Landmark wind turbine noise ruling from High Court The 6 proposed changes to RESS 4 from DECC. See transcript and links to articles ⁠HERE⁠ Welcome to 'The Irish Energy Update' – the podcast that's your go-to source for the latest news in Ireland's dynamic energy sector - delivered in just 3 mi...

On todays Irish Energy Update: Energia goes up for sale this summer for 3 billion, Clash in government over data centre development, and ESB networks connect 1 GW of solar in just 2 years, but, industry calls for grid reform to achieve 8 GW in the next 5 years.  See transcript and links to articles HERE Welcome to 'The Irish Energy Update' – the podcast that's your go-to source for the...

It great to have you with us today. Its the 26th of February and on today Irish Energy Update; Electric Picnic 2024 to be powered by renewables, The future of public transport in Dublin EU commission assessment showing the most stark outlook for Irelands 2030 climate reductions yet! First time listening? Well welcome to 'The Irish Energy Update' – the podcast that's your go-to source f...

Its the 12th of February and on today Irish Energy Update 100% of wind now in Judicial Review, Support from students pursuing studies linked to climate action Renewable energy in Ireland and Energy storage irelands call for action to save the industry.  Welcome to 'The Irish Energy Update' – the podcast that's your go-to source for the latest news in Ireland's dynamic energy sector...

Its the 29th of January, the eve of wind energy irelands annual conference and on todays Irish Energy Update; DECC reveals 21 key actions as part of offshore future framework, Source Gailileo and Lhyfe agree to develop hydrogen projects in Ireland and minister uses powers to extend RESS 2 deadline in attempt to save the auction scheme from underdelivering again.     New to The Irish Energy Update?...

On this Episode we hear about the CRU's intent to introduce bi-annual grid auctions, Ireland commits to EU wind charter and the death of the father of wind energy, Eddie O’Connor.  Welcome to 'The Irish Energy Update' – the podcast that's your go-to source for the latest news in Ireland's dynamic energy sector - delivered in just 3 minutes or less! Experience the thrill of stay...

Welcome to 'The Irish Energy Update' – the podcast that's your go-to source for the latest news in Ireland's dynamic energy sector - delivered in just 3 minutes or less! Its the start of a new year and on todays episode we look back on 2023, a year that will be remembered for the incredible progress made in the Irish energy industry. Welcome to reeling in the year of energy 2023. ...