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The Irish Energy UpdateSEASON 2 FINALE: ECP GSS, DMAPs and MKOs estimates 18 GW of onshore wind is possibleOn the final episode of season 2:CRU releases Proposed Decision Paper on the future grid connection policy ECP GSSDetails of the work that is underway on offshore DMAPs by the ministerEstimate from MKO that tehre is up to 9.4 GW of onshore wind generation potential in Ireland outside of the 9 GWs which is either operational or in the pipeline2025-05-0607 min
The Irish Energy UpdateWind Europe, Eirgrid's €1bn investment & Corio shelves Sceirdre rocksIn the same week that the irish government presented at wind europe in copenhagen on its progress to date on its offshore wind industrial stargey and Eirgird announced its €1 bn procurement programme to help connect offshore power projects to the grid Corio has announced that it was shelving its sceirdre rocks project. 2025-04-1406 min
The Irish Energy UpdateECP 2.5.1, SEAI energy show & updates on Shannon LNGIts 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 weeksSEAI 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 their plans for a hyper scale data centre in Ireland. 2025-04-0107 min
The Irish Energy UpdateShannon LNG approved, Greenlink interconnector sold for €1bn and Hybrid connection consultationHello 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 EuropeLong awaited consultation on hybrid grid connections is released with energy sharing not included, a limited range of projects affected and potential unintended impact on redispatchSee transcript and links to articles HEREWelcome to 'The Irish Energy Update' – the podcast that's your go-to source for the latest news in Ireland's dynamic energy sector...2025-03-1808 min
The Irish Energy UpdateECP 2.5 results, CSRD & Offshore wind in Northern IrelandIts 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 MWThe EU announces a ‘u-turn’ on the EU’s sustainability measures through CSRD and CSDDDDfE) 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 Gigawatt 2030 2025-03-0407 min
The Irish Energy UpdateIrelands commercial LNG facility & LEU policy released TODAYIts 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 HEREWelcome 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 5 minutes or less!Experience the thrill of staying ahead of the curve, the confidence to make informed decisions, and the satisfaction of being...2025-02-1805 min
The Irish Energy UpdateTarbert hits FID, Greenlink goes live & a clean islanded data centre enters planningIts 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
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The Irish Energy UpdateProgramme for govt. & major announcements at WEI conferenceIts 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.
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The Irish Energy UpdateDispatch Down Action Plan, SRESS & WEI county coloursToday 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
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The Irish Energy Update67% carbon emissions reduction to 2040, new EU funding mechanisms and Pinergy sold to Japanese multinationalOn 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 to boost net-zero technologies in the region
Pinergy has been bought by a Tokyo-based multinational group, Sojitz group
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The Irish Energy UpdateABP approve 400MW of wind, New government's energy manifestos & COP 29On 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.
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The Irish Energy UpdateSeason 2 opener: RESS-4 results, NEW planning bill & connection policy and ORESS-2.1 revealedOn 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.
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The Irish Energy UpdateSeason 1 finale: DECC's storage policy released & AWS claim to have achieved 2030 goalsOn 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.
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The Irish Energy UpdateISEA report, EDF x CircleK CPPA & WEIs repowering call for actionOn 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 unless urgent changes to the planning system are introduced.
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The Irish Energy UpdateWind outages, ARE taskforce & Developments in Biomethane industryOn 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.
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The Irish Energy UpdateBiomethane strategy, SRESS & wind planning figures revealedOn 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.
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The Irish Energy UpdateRePowerEU, Tomorrows Energy Scenarios and CAP 2024On 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?
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The Irish Energy UpdateOffshore Future Framework & DMAPs released, AWS x Bord na Mona, Launch of Ireland ElectrifiedIts 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.
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The Irish Energy UpdateElectricity price outlook to 2030, Eirgrid reduce min gen, the opportunity for repowering and Sceirde rocks sparks local petition in ConnemaraOn 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
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The Irish Energy Update€1bn investment by ISIF, Bord na Mona partner with SSE, Codling final design revealed & Edenderry peat plant goes greenOn 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.
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The Irish Energy UpdateORESS-2 timelines, Landmark wind turbine high court ruling & RESS 4 changesOn 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.
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The Irish Energy UpdateEnergia goes up for sale, Irelands responsibility to build data centre, ESB networks connect 1 GW of solarOn 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.
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The Irish Energy UpdateRenewable 'Electric Picnic', MetroLink & EU's assessment of Irelands NECP'sIt 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!
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The Irish Energy UpdateJudicial Reviews, Supports for Postgrads in Climate & A Call for Action in Energy StorageIts 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.
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The Irish Energy UpdateDECC reveals offshore future framework, Source Galileo to develop hydrogen in Ireland and RESS 2 deadlines extendedIts 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.
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The Irish Energy UpdateBi-annual grid auctions, EU wind charter & The Eddie O’Connor StoryOn 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.
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The Irish Energy UpdateSPECIAL: 'Reeling in The Years' - Energy 2023Welcome 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.
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The Irish Energy UpdateBio-CNG, New high court division, EU electricity market reform & the markets reaction to COP28Welcome 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 5 minutes or less!
Its the 18th of December and on todays Irish Energy Update - Irelands first BIO-CNG refuelling station, The EU agrees on electricity market reform, New planning and environmental division of the high court and the why the markets reactions to COP 28 should worry us.
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The Irish Energy UpdatePlanning and development bill published, Europes first ammonia power plant in Cork & pledge to triple renewable energy by 2030Welcome 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 5 minutes or less!
Its the 5th of December and on todays Irish Energy Update - Europes first ammonia power plant at whitegate revealed at the Hydrogen Conference in Belfast, government publish the planning and development bill at the Solar Energy Conference in Cork and a pledge to triple renewable energy by 2030 at COP 28 in Dubai.
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The Irish Energy UpdateABP grants 2 wind farms , Celtic interconnector gets underway & EirGrids Tomorrow Energy ScenariosIts the 20th of November and on todays Irish Energy Update - The planning deadlock with An Bord Pleanala is finally over with planning approval granted for 2 wind farms, construction on the celtic interconnector between france and Ireland gets underway and we uncover Eirgrids Tomorrow’s Energy Scenarios.
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Plus, a all new segment where we respond to how you voted on our Irish energy industry polls. Find this...2023-11-2006 min
The Irish Energy UpdateElectricity price cuts, EU’s renewable energy directive & Ireland's € 2.4 billion SAF opportunityIts the 6th of November and on todays Irish Energy Update
Domestic electricity price cuts today but whats in store 2024?
Details of the release of the EU’s renewable energy directive (RED III).
And Ireland 2.4’s billion euro sustainable aviation opportunity.
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The Irish Energy UpdateA first for Irish wind projects x2, RESS-1 falls short, Offshore CPPA & BESS RtMWelcome 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 23rd of October and on todays Irish Energy Update - Energia's standout wind project, RESS-1 falls way short, Offshore wind & cPPA moment of truth and what to watch in the battery market.
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The Irish Energy UpdateIntroducing The Irish Energy UpdateCome join us on the bleeding edge of the most exciting global industry at '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!
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