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Scheduling and dispatch programme to revolutionise energy storage market in Ireland

Tuesday, 11 November 2025 Robin Whitlock Ireland’s energy market is undergoing a major transformation through the Scheduling and Dispatch Programme (SDP), led by the Transmission System Operators (TSOs), which aims to enhance how electricity ...

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Quinbrook enters Irish market with acquisition of Wexford Synchronous Condenser Project

Tuesday, 29 July 2025 Robin Whitlock Specialist global investment manager Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, which focuses on infrastructure needed for the energy transition, has announced it has closed its first Irish investment with the ...

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Planning application submitted for Ireland’s Sceirde Rocks Windfarm

Thursday, 16 January 2025 Robin Whitlock

Sceirde Rocks Windfarm, a proposed offshore wind development off the western coast of Ireland, has submitted its application for consent to Ireland’s planning authority, An Bord Pleanála.

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Ohme appointed as preferred EV charging partner for Energia Group

Wednesday, 20 November 2024 Robin Whitlock Cork-based smart charging company Ohme will see its EV chargers recommended by Energia Group as a crucial part of its wider programme to encourage more drivers in the island of Ireland to make the switch ...

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EDF Renewables Ireland and Circle K announce new solar energy agreement

Thursday, 04 July 2024 Robin Whitlock EDF Renewables Ireland and Irish forecourt and convenience retailer Circle K have announced details of a new corporate Power Purchase Agreement (cPPA), under which three EDF Renewables Ireland solar farms ...

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Policy vacuum on long duration storage threatens Ireland's renewables growth

Tuesday, 04 June 2024 Robin Whitlock Limited financial incentives, a lack of clear targets, and market design limitations are hindering the development of long duration energy storage (LDES) according to a new report from Cornwall Insight. ...

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RES submits plans for Magheralin solar farm in Co. Down, Ireland

Friday, 03 May 2024 Robin Whitlock

British renewable energy company RES has submitted a planning application for its 29.9 MW Magheralin Solar Farm on a site located approximately 1 kilometre southwest of Magheralin, Co. Down.

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Energia supports Murphy Group with lighting upgrade

Wednesday, 12 July 2023 Robin Whitlock Irish green energy supplier Energia has supported Murphy Group’s efforts to become more sustainable with a lighting upgrade at their sites across the country helping to reduce the carbon footprint at ...

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EDF Renewables completes energisation of three new solar farms in Ireland

Monday, 27 March 2023 Robin Whitlock

EDF Renewables has energised its first three solar farms in Ireland, located in Wexford and Kilkenny with a combined capacity of 17 MW and capable of powering the equivalent of 6,600 homes.

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Vestas wins 126 MW order for Derrinlough wind project in Ireland

Wednesday, 21 December 2022 Robin Whitlock Vestas has received a 126 MW order for the Bord na Móna Derrinlough Wind Farm Project in Ireland, consisting of a total of 21 V150-6.0 MW EnVentus wind turbines with a site-specific hub height of 110 ...