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Single Electricity Market (SEM)

The Integrated Single Electricity Market is intrinsic to our everyday lives. It defines, regulates and governs the generation, trading and consumption of energy, and is increasingly unified by Europe’s Interconnection strategy.

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Photovoltaics Report 2022

Latest Photovoltaics Report from Fraunhofer ISE. The cost of solar modules is fairly uniform worldwide. Differences in the cost of utility-scale solar PV depend mainly on the balance-of-system costs. Solar PV is beginning to match Onshore wind in terms of electricity generation capacity.

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Ireland’s Renewables Update

Ireland had a “record” year for renewables in 2022 according to ESB Networks. In the 12 months to December, 688 MW of additional renewable projects were energised. Solar energy is just beginning it’s run, and has to deploy more than thirty-years worth of wind energy projects in the next five to seven years.

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North-South Interconnector

The second North-South Interconnector is a project that has been in development for 22 years now. Despite having all the appropriate planning approvals it does not look any closer to being completed in our view. Perhaps a fresh approach would help.

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Solar Panels Waterford

Ireland’s sunny South-East region offers good returns for your solar PV investment due to higher levels of solar insolation year-round. Your home or business can benefit substantially from installing a correctly optimised solar PV system.

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Eirgrid’s Capacity Outlook from 2022

Eirgrid’s Generation Capacity Statement for 2022-2031 is another reminder of a tightening energy market with challenging conditions for the foreseeable future. Here’s our solution to persistently high energy prices.

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Solar Farms in Ireland

Ireland’s utility regulator, CRU, has licenced 635 MW of solar parks for construction. Here’s a brief summary of some of the largest solar farms in Ireland and the companies behind them in 2022.

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Energy Monitors

How we consume energy is often just as important or more important than how much energy we consume. Install an energy monitor to get a clear picture of when and how … then use this information to better provide for your energy needs.

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Celtic Interconnector

The Celtic Interconnector is due to be energised in 2026 and offers huge potential for renewables development in Ireland. This is Ireland’s point-of-interconnection with the European Supergrid and is mainly funded through the European Investment Bank.

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Solar Panels Kilkenny

Ireland’s sunny South-East region offers good returns for your solar PV investment due to higher levels of solar insolation year-round. Your home or business can benefit substantially from installing a correctly optimised solar PV system …

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