A webinar on Ireland and the SuperGrid, hosted by Wind Energy Ireland discussed in detail what a SuperGrid is, why it is so vital to Ireland’s energy future and how it ties in with Europe’s climate ambitions and progress towards greater energy autonomy. Martin Finucane, Principal Officer of the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications, … Read more
David McWilliams outlines the vast renewable energy potential located in the Irish offshore space in his Irish Times article: “Donegal to Dingle could become the world’s most innovative energy hub”. The article even goes so far as to say:
“In the 21st century, Ireland is to renewable energy what 20th century Saudi Arabia was to fossil fuels.”
SuperNode submitted its response to the EirGrid consultation ‘Shaping our Electricity Future’ which details four approaches to developing Ireland’s electricity grid. SuperNode’s core critique is that the plans do not think far enough forward. While it is important to meet our 2030 renewables targets, the future does not end there. Grid infrastructure takes a very … Read more
The Irish government have approved legislation intended to drive Ireland towards a zero emissions 2050. The bill will now be passed on to the Houses of the Oireachtas as a priority legislation. Some of the key highlights of the bill include: The target of a carbon-neutral economy by 2050 has been set The target of … Read more
“We need international cooperation, a single energy market with an integrated pan-European grid based upon DC technology – Superconducting technology can be the building block for such a grid.” This was the message from SuperNode CEO John Fitzgerald delivered at IET’s ‘Renewable Power Generation’ event in Dublin today. Fitzgerald discussed the shortfalls of today’s technology and approach to renewable grid planning and the grids of tomorrow – What they will look like, … Read more
Here is the recording from the recent IWEA event, Supplying 30GW to Europe, where Eddie spoke outlining the potential opportunity for Ireland to develop a thriving offshore wind supply chain, and also take full advantage of the offshore wind resource which Ireland posses. Below the video are the slides presented by Eddie Ireland 30GW … Read more
The Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA) released their annual report on the Irish wind sector revealing that the share of wind power meeting Irish electricity demand increased from 29% in 2018 to 32.5% in 2019. According to IWEA, this is a record for Ireland, the second highest share in Europe, and the highest share for … Read more
Ireland’s woeful record on climate change action is well documented. It is a source of embarrassment and it is damaging our economy, society, and environment. The State is 90% off the 2020 target for reducing emissions and if on the current path there can be little prospect of meeting the 2030 targets. Ireland is one … Read more