Ireland comes 21st in renewable energy country attractiveness index
Ireland is the 21st most attractive country for investment in renewables out of 40 countries, according to Ernst & Young’s latest quarterly index out today.
26.Feb.2013 13:13
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EU Energy Council meeting to zero in on internal energy market
Ireland’s Energy Minister Pat Rabbitte, TD, will be in Brussels tomorrow to chair a meeting of the Transport, Telecommunication and Energy Council during which EU energy ministers will be discussing issues such as the internal energy market.
21.Feb.2013 16:51
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Honda partners with SolarCity on US$65m solar fund in US
Honda is teaming up with solar power company SolarCity to create a US$65m fund so car buyers and dealerships in the US will be able to avail of discounts when installing rooftop solar panels.
20.Feb.2013 15:21
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Irish Government gives go-ahead for new €70m energy efficiency fund
The Irish Government has today approved a proposal from Energy Minister Pat Rabbitte, TD, to set up an energy efficiency fund worth €70m to provide project lending for energy efficiency contracts in the public and commercial sectors.
19.Feb.2013 16:21
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Irish clean-tech and manufacturing firms forge contracts worth €1.5m in France
Three Irish companies operating in the clean-tech and manufacturing areas – AMCS, Cork Plastics and Anua – have signed contracts to the value of €1.5m with three French companies.
19.Feb.2013 15:26
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Could this become the world’s fastest electric powerboat?
A striking concept boat has made an appearance at the Miami International Boat Show this week. Inspired by electric-car technology being pioneered by Mercedes, Cigarette Racing has teamed up with the auto giant to create what the duo is calling the world’s most powerful and fastest electrically driven powerboat.
15.Feb.2013 13:21
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Climate change gathering to take place in the Burren this weekend
More than 60 participants, including Harvard professor Daniel Schrag, who is an adviser to US President Barack Obama, will be meeting in the west of Ireland this weekend to share their insights on the topic of climate change.
14.Feb.2013 14:56
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London’s mayor reveals ultra-low emission zone plan for city
London’s mayor Boris Johnson has today revealed plans to improve London’s air quality by creating an ultra-low emission zone in the centre of the city from 2020.
13.Feb.2013 15:39
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Panasonic to work with US firm Power-One to develop energy storage systems
Japanese electronic giant Panasonic has forged an alliance with US company Power-One to develop and produce energy storage systems for residential and commercial markets.
12.Feb.2013 16:07
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European Commission launches contest seeking climate change solutions
The EU Climate Action Commissioner Connie Hedegaard has launched a new low-carbon contest and is calling for entries from individuals and organisations behind projects that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
11.Feb.2013 15:34
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The rise of smartphone recycling (infographic)
The number of mobile phones in circulation is enormous, and a new infographic takes a look at how they impact the environment and how recycling the devices can help keep our planet healthy.
09.Feb.2013 08:00
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Ireland installed 125MW of wind energy capacity in 2012 – EWEA analysis
A total of 105.6GW of wind energy capacity has now been installed in the EU, with Ireland installing 125MW in 2012, according to figures published by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) today. The EWEA warns, however, that the effects of the Eurozone crisis and political uncertainty across Europe will be experienced by the wind-energy sector in 2013 and possibly well into 2014.
08.Feb.2013 15:38
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US needs to take more steps to reduce emissions by 2020 – WRI
The US will not be on track to meet its 2020 goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 17pc against 2005 levels without taking action in four key areas, claims a new report from the World Resources Institute (WRI).
07.Feb.2013 12:49
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The greening of smartphones: O2 Ireland begins selling smartphones without chargers
O2 Ireland is to embark on a pilot scheme to start selling handsets without chargers, beginning with the HTC One X+. The idea is to encourage smartphone owners to reuse an existing charger rather than purchase a new one.
06.Feb.2013 07:20
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Wind energy has a significant role in Europe beyond 2020 – Rabbitte
Ireland's Energy Minister Pat Rabbitte, TD, was in Vienna this morning to speak at the opening of the European Wind Energy Association's (EWEA) annual wind energy event, where he told representatives from the industry how wind energy will play a significant role in Europe beyond 2020 and that investors could invest in it on a "no regrets" basis.
04.Feb.2013 12:52
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The thin green line – reforestation could hold back deserts and cool our planet
At first it sounds like science fiction – planting a green wall of trees in Northern Africa to hold back the expansion of the Sahara desert. But the way Marie Noelle-Keijzer, CEO of the WeForest NGO explains it, this simple expedient holds the keys to not only holding back the desert but actually preserving life on Earth and providing economic growth for all.
01.Feb.2013 16:47
