Results 241-260 of 830 for solar power

Seanad: Carbon Policy: Motion (19 May 2022) See 5 other results from this debate

Sharon Keogan: ...5 per cent; - 70 per cent of Ireland’s electricity is supposed to come from renewables by 2030, it is expected that most of Ireland’s energy will come from onshore and offshore wind fields as well as solar energy; - data centres currently consume up to 11 per cent of Ireland's electricity; - the building of data centres will increase Ireland's demand for electricity by at...

Just Transition: Statements (18 May 2022)

Barry Cowen: ...effect and impact. I am from the constituency that is arguably the most impacted by the acceleration of decarbonisation in recent years. We have seen the earlier than anticipated closure of power stations in Lanesborough in Longford and in Shannonbridge, Ferbane and Rhode in Offaly. We have seen Bord na Móna's industrial excavation of peat cease as a result of that and its...

Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Security: Statements (12 May 2022)

Holly Cairns: ...acknowledge and tackle. We continue to have a system that benefits a few key players and gouges the pockets of ordinary farmers. We need a food regulator, an independent office with statutory powers to oversee and intervene in the sector. Instead, the programme for Government proposed a food ombudsman, a lesser form of oversight, and now that has been watered down further with the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Electricity Generation (5 May 2022)

Peter Burke: ...exemptions are already provided for in respect of microgeneration type development. Class 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the Regulations provides for household related exemptions for wind turbines, solar panels, ground heat pump systems and air source heat pumps subject to certain siting and size conditions. Class 56 of Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the Regulations provides for exemptions in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Solar Energy and the Agricultural Industry: Discussion (4 May 2022) See 15 other results from this debate

Mr. Conall Bolger: With solar, what you get is a predictable power source. It tracks the hours in a day so you know when it is going to come on, peak and go away. International experience shows that the level of error on the forecast is less than 1% so we know what is going to do. Obviously, you get different seasons so in winter, the peak tends to be a bit lower and the days a bit...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tax Code (28 Apr 2022)

Seán Fleming: ...for Ireland to insulate consumers from volatility on international wholesale energy markets is to invest in energy efficiency and renewable energy. Cutting our dependence on fossil fuels and generating power from our own renewable sources will ensure a cleaner, cheaper energy future in the long term. Electricity and gas retail markets in Ireland operate within a European regulatory...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (27 Apr 2022)

Eamon Ryan: ...actions to realise the full potential of Ireland’s onshore and offshore renewable energy resources including a commitment to the achievement of up to 8GW of installed onshore wind, up to 2.5GW of solar, and 5GW of installed offshore wind capacity by 2030. Additionally, there is a further commitment to develop a longer-term plan to harness the estimated potential of at least 30GW of...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Energy Usage (26 Apr 2022)

Leo Varadkar: ...efficiency boiler heating system in 2021; - A reduction in the number of personal printers and the introduction of eco-friendly “all in one” photocopiers and printers; - A 75% reduction in the number of electrically powered water coolers across a number of buildings and replacement of same with filtered water systems. - Purchase of more eco-friendly ICT equipment and time...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (26 Apr 2022)

Éamon Ó Cuív: .... To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the policy decisions he has taken to ensure that domestic electric consumers can sell surplus electricity they generate from solar power or wind energy back into the grid; the number of domestic consumers in Ireland who are selling electricity to the grid; the availability of feed in tariff contracts from electricity...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Energy Usage (26 Apr 2022)

Darragh O'Brien: ...Rating (BER) from C1 to B2. Light fixtures throughout the building were also replaced with energy efficient bulbs during this project. - My Department commissioned feasibility studies regarding the installation of Solar Panels in our main office locations. Based on the recommendations of those studies, we are proceeding with the installation of solar panels in our Ballina...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (7 Apr 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: ...in the context of the carbon budgets passed last night. There is a flip side of the coin which is not strictly related but is very closely related. Last night there was a public meeting in Clonea-Power, County Waterford. A large group of local residents came together to voice their concerns about a very large solar project in the region of 145 acres. I could not be at the meeting but I...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Mining Industry (7 Apr 2022)

Eamon Ryan: ...and mining, that highlights the critical role minerals will play in our goal of carbon neutrality by 2050 and the transition to a circular economy through their use in, for example, renewable energy technologies, such as solar power, wind and batteries. The draft policy statement also underlines the importance of transparency and strong stakeholder engagement in our minerals policy...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (7 Apr 2022)

Eamon Ryan: ...to realise the full potential of Ireland’s onshore and offshore renewable energy resources including a commitment to the achievement of up to 8GW of installed onshore wind, up to 2.5GW of solar, and 5GW of installed offshore wind capacity by 2030. Additionally, there is a further commitment to develop a longer-term plan to harness the estimated potential of at least...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (7 Apr 2022)

Eamon Ryan: ...to realise the full potential of Ireland’s onshore and offshore renewable energy resources including a commitment to the achievement of up to 8GW of installed onshore wind, up to 2.5GW of solar, and 5GW of installed offshore wind capacity by 2030. Additionally, there is a further commitment to develop a longer-term plan to harness the estimated potential of at least...

Carbon Budget: Motion (6 Apr 2022) See 4 other results from this debate

Eamon Ryan: Well, it is correct. We need to lead by public example in the public service. I also agree with Deputy Ó Laoghaire. The public service has to lead by putting solar panels on our buildings and particularly schools. I will follow this up with other Deputies but I would say that the Port of Cork, more than any other place, with the Shannon Estuary probably second, is where we would see...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (6 Apr 2022)

Danny Healy-Rae: ...a farmer in Kerry who is selling an animal to a factory in Bandon or selling over the over the counter in Killarney, Kenmare, Castleisland or indeed Macroom. Deputy Eamon Ryan has been talking about solar energy for years, but we are still waiting for the power purchase agreements, PPAs, to be put in place for microgeneration schemes so that small energy producers can sell extra energy...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (6 Apr 2022)

Paschal Donohoe: ...for Ireland to insulate consumers from volatility on international wholesale energy markets is to invest in energy efficiency and renewable energy. Cutting our dependence on fossil fuels and generating power from our own renewable sources will ensure a cleaner, cheaper energy future in the long term. Electricity and gas retail markets in Ireland operate within a European regulatory regime...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Equipment (5 Apr 2022)

Norma Foley: ...the heat as a service area matures in Ireland. SSRH is a government funded initiative designed to increase the energy generated from renewable sources in the heat sector. - A system that automatically shuts down power to nonessential electrical power outlets when the school is closed (eliminating energy use out of hours) - Infrastructure provision for electric vehicle charging -Rainwater...

Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (31 Mar 2022)

Richard Bruton: ...the concept of using our assets more fruitfully. We lock people out of our schools and public infrastructure, where they could have multiple uses in their communities. We have not developed solar panels as an option to become more self-sufficient. Only 5% of our smart meters are being used to allow people to use their energy more prudently and avoid high-cost fossil use when they could...