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Ireland to open 1st renewables auction in early 2020
The Irish government on Monday gave the green light to the country’s first auction under its new Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) that is seen to pave the way towards a 70% renewables share by 2030.
read more... 03/12/2019
Daily (11.10.2019): EU carbon prices climbed by 2.5% on Thursday, following positive negotiations between the UK and Ireland
Crude oil prices rebounded on Thursday, as OPEC pledges to take a supply decision for next year this December. Trade talks between U.S. and China to be held next week also lent support to prices. Hence, Brent crude rose by 1.3% to 59.10 a barrel, while WTI futures climbed by 1.8% on a daily basis to end at $53.55 a barrel.
read more... 11/10/2019
Renewables cover record 44% of Northern Ireland's power demand in 12 months
Renewable energy sources in Northern Ireland met 44% of the country’s total power consumption in the 12 months to June 2019, setting an all-time record, new statistics show.
read more... 09/09/2019
Renewables ‘set to make up 65% of Ireland’s energy capacity by 2030’
Renewable energy is set to make up 65% of Ireland’s total installed capacity by 2030.
read more... 15/08/2019
Ireland commits to 70% renewables with new action plan
The Irish government on Monday released the country’s Climate Action Plan for 2019, which calls for a 70% renewables share in the total power mix by 2030.
read more... 19/06/2019