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Bentley lights up Crewe factory with UK’s largest rooftop solar panel system

Iconic car maker Bentley is driving its sustainability agenda, as the company is about to connect what it is terming the UK’s largest rooftop solar panel system at its factory in Crewe, Cheshire.

02.Apr.2013 16:30
How the internet has made the world greener (infographic)

Going digital via the internet has saved millions of pounds in plastic and paper, an infographic reveals.

30.Mar.2013 08:00
US Department of Energy hones in on energy-efficient manufacturing

The US Department of Energy has this week launched a new drive aimed at breathing new life into the country’s manufacturing sector. Termed Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiative (CEMI), it will focus on growing the manufacturing of clean energy products by US companies.

29.Mar.2013 15:32
Climatologist’s journey from Dalkey to the Arctic - via the US Navy

The Arctic is a hub for climate change research, and Dr Gina Henderson, who is originally from Dalkey in Co Dublin, is looking at how snow and ice cover there could be affected by weather patterns as far away as the tropics. Claire O’Connell caught up with the intrepid researcher.

29.Mar.2013 06:00
Ireland achieves record wind energy output to power 1m homes

Ireland reached a record level of wind power output of 1,540 megawatts (MW) on the evening of 21 March – that’s the equivalent of powering more than 1m homes with renewable electricity – according to figures from Eirgrid.

28.Mar.2013 14:12
New policy document sets out wind energy development guidelines

A policy document that sets out guidelines for Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA) members involved in wind-energy development has been published today. ‘Best Practice Principles in Community Engagement & Community Commitment’ aims to ensure local communities’ views are taken into account at all stages of a development and that local communities can share the benefits.

27.Mar.2013 14:22
Most people in Ireland support wind power for the country - poll

Eighty per cent of people in Ireland support wind power on the island, an Ipsos MRBI poll conducted on behalf of the Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA) suggests.

27.Mar.2013 14:08
Solar 21 to buy Italian solar park for €13m, bringing fund closer to €1bn

Solar 21 Renewable Energy Ireland, a Dublin-based renewable energy fund, has just completed a deal to buy a 22-acre 3.5MW solar park in Lazio, Italy, for €13m as it continues to grow its investment fund to reach a value of €1bn.

27.Mar.2013 11:56
SMI encourages Irish innovators to access Washington dollars

Amongst all the Irish-American meetings and engagements in Washington, DC, recently, consulting firm Strategic Marketing Innovations Inc (SMI) officially announced it would open its European operations in Dublin, saying it intended to help Irish innovators access millions of dollars in US federal funds. We spoke to the founder and CEO of SMI, Ted Lynch, about why the company chose Ireland.

26.Mar.2013 11:26
Renewable energy player Gaelectric raises €65m

Swedish investment group Proventus Capital Partners and German bank Nord/LB have concluded a €65m funding deal with Irish renewable energy player Gaelectric. The debt finance raised will allow Gaelectric to deliver its portfolio of 164MW of wind energy project which, when developed out by 2017, will have a total estimated investment value of €250m.

25.Mar.2013 14:41
Irish-owned company to develop global centre of excellence for ship dismantling

Irish-owned CEMS-Dalian Industry Company (CEMS-D) will develop an environmentally safe centre for ship dismantling and recycling in one of the busiest ports in the world.

25.Mar.2013 12:04
Why you should switch off your lights for Earth Hour (infographic)

At 8.30pm today, many people, organisations and landmarks around the world will observe Earth Hour by turning off their lights for an hour to raise awareness of the need to fight climate change. But just how much potential impact does turning power off for 60 minutes have on energy use? An infographic takes a look.

23.Mar.2013 08:00
Major landmarks to go dark for seventh Earth Hour tomorrow (video)

Thousands of people around the world are expected to join landmarks and go dark for Earth Hour tomorrow, to raise awareness about the need to take action on climate change.

22.Mar.2013 10:36
Mainstream Renewable Power awarded CPD accreditation from Engineers Ireland

Engineers Ireland has awarded sustainable energy firm Mainstream Renewable Power (MRP) its CPD Accredited Employer standard following an audit of the company’s lifelong learning practices for its engineering professionals.

20.Mar.2013 14:49
Green IFSC US roadshow to attract eco-conscious investors to Ireland

President of Ireland’s International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) John Bruton has announced a series of events across the US, targeting asset managers, private equity and venture capitalists, and promoting Ireland as a key location for green investment.

19.Mar.2013 11:33
US President Obama plans US$2bn bid to get vehicles off oil

US President Barack Obama will today call for the creation of a US$2bn energy security trust fund dedicated to reducing the country’s dependency on oil for motor transport.

15.Mar.2013 15:11

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