Tagged: Green Technologies
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14th-century Irish castle embraces 21st-century green tech News
24.11.2011 Northern Ireland’s Shane's Castle demesne, which hosts the annual Planetlove dance festival, has updated its original hydro system installed in 1900 with 21st-century hydro... -
Green IFSC cluster on the cards News
04.01.2011 The eagerly awaited initiation of the ‘Green IFSC’ could happen this March, according to a report in the Irish Independent yesterday.Categories: Sustainability, Renewable Energy, Leadership & Management, Jobs, Investments, Funding, Green Tech -
Spanish government cuts renewable energy firm subsidies News
03.12.2010 The Spanish government has approved cuts to subsidies paid to solar thermal power plants and certain wind farms in an effort to reduce the costs of electricity for homes and... -
2011 Irish roll out for PSA Peugeot Citroën e-cars News
02.12.2010 The Irish Government and ESB have signed a major agreement with PSA Peugeot Citroën that will see the introduction of €5,000 grants from 1 January 2011. -
Study examines impact of e-waste on human development News
25.11.2010 A study that plans to investigate whether electronic waste (e-waste) has harmful effects on human development is under way. -
New technology can quell greenhouse gasses - UN News
23.11.2010 Only new technologies can dampen the blow of increased greenhouse gas emissions, the United Nations has warned. -
Fire damages Neil Young’s LincVolt hybrid News
23.11.2010 Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young had cause for alarm recently when his custom-built hybrid vehicle caught fire while recharging in a warehouse. -
Wind farm investment keeps Ireland on target for 2020 News
08.11.2010 Co Tyrone will play host to a €72m wind farm that is set to generate 51 megawatts (MW) of electricity and Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Eamon Ryan TD...Categories: Sustainability, Science, Renewable Energy, Recycling Services, Green, Engineering, Energy, Green Tech -
Nissan plans onboard intelligence for electric vehicles News
03.11.2010 In advance of the 2011 Irish roll out of the Nissan LEAF, Nissan has announced it will introduce an information and communication technology (ICT) system for its electric vehicles. -
Swedish company purchases biofuel bus fleet News
02.11.2010 A Sweden-based bus company is set to purchase a new fleet of biofuel busses supplied by manufacturer Volvo. -
Apple snubs UK O2 Eco Rating scheme News
26.08.2010 Apple has refused to let the iPhone take part in O2’s ‘Eco Rating’ scheme in the UK, which aims to determine what phones on the marketplace leave the best and worst... -
80 highly skilled jobs announced in Dublin News
22.07.2010 The creation of 80 new, highly skilled jobs was announced today at the official opening of the new Dublin headquarters of energy technology company SolarPrint. -
World’s first solar-powered plane lands safely News
08.07.2010 Solar Impulse has become the world’s first solar-powered plane to make it through the night, landing safely at 9am. -
Energy Systems Engineering programme launched at NUIG News
28.06.2010 Green-tech course devised in partnership with GE Energy, Airtricity, ESB and Bord Gáis, plus Wavebob.Categories: Sustainability, Renewable Energy, Engineering, Engineer, Energy, Green Tech, Careers and Employment -
Ireland - a world pioneer in wind energy News
26.05.2010 SEAI reports reveal growth in renewable energy and a fall in electricity and gas prices in Ireland. -
Electric motoring gets further green light News
24.05.2010 ESB and Mitsubishi Motors, MC (Automobile) Europe, MMC Commercials and the Government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote the e-car industry in Ireland.Categories: Renewable Energy, Government -
Bioenergy sector gets new support price structure from Govt News
25.05.2010 A new price will allow the connection of more than 200MW of renewable electricity to the national grid, boosting the rural economy. -
Siemens calls for Ireland to regulate electrical vehicles News
03.06.2010 Regulation of Ireland’s emerging electric vehicle (e-car) market is critically important to the overall success of the smart grid and an integrated renewable energy system in...