The Last of the Dinosaurs
The Last of the Dinosaurs, Electricity Generation in Ireland.
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2211, 2015
2211, 2015
Kerry’s Transition to 100% Renewable Energy
An Action Plan For Co. Kerry’s Transition to 100% Renewable Energy
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Renewable Energy
711, 2015
Article on the shift to 100% renewables.
An article from the Guardian, sent by Barry Clarke
A global shift to 100% renewables is not just cleaner – it’s about equality
Communities in Germany, Canada and Uganda are already reaping the benefits of moving away from fossil fuels to more decentralised energy systems
Many cities, like Vancouver, with environmental footprints larger than they can sustain are […]
1809, 2015
Torrefaction – Increasing Wood Fuel Efficiency.
Hi all,
Attached is the latest copy of the Forestry and Energy Review magazine. Some really great articles inside. Including a really interesting one from Barry Clarke, on the process of Torrefaction and the difference it makes to using wood as a sustainable fuel source.
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1409, 2015
Renewable Heat Incentive – Technology Review Consultation Final date September 18th
DCENR have issued a Renewable Heat Incentive – Technology Review Consultation. Introduction of the RHI in 2016 would greatly assist in meeting the 12% renewable heat target set for Ireland by 2020 and increase security of supply.
The period of public consultation has been extended till September 18th.
For details on this refer to: http://www.dcenr.gov.ie/energy/en-ie/Pages/Consultation/Renewable-Heat-Incentive-.aspx
408, 2015
Aran islands could be carbon neutral by 2022- Irish Times
http://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/aran-islands-could-be-carbon-neutral-by-2022-1.2301379
Three offshore islands are outstripping the mainland in their drive to become carbon neutral by 2020.
A pilot project involving use of electric cars and building upgrades indicates that fossil fuel dependence on the Aran islands could be cut by 84 per cent, community leaders told Minister for Energy Alex White on Inis Mór.
A combination of […]
2007, 2015
Irish Renewable Energy Targets
Hi all,
Another interesting Article courtesy of Barry Clarke. Ireland’s Renewable Energy Targets for 2020.
The headline figure always talked about is 40% renewable energy by 2020, however the figure is actually a lot less impressive when you look at it in a little more detail. The 40% is for only one component of our total energy […]