Results 1-6 of 6 for solar power speaker:Bernard Durkan

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 May 2021)

Bernard Durkan: ...for last 20 years, for instance, and there is not very much of it around yet. There are other alternatives, however, some of which are achievable in the short-term. There is a renewed interest in solar energy. I am not certain that will be the ultimate answer because wind energy requires some other fallback or reliable source. The wind does not blow all the time in all parts of the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (16 Oct 2019)

Bernard Durkan: ..., with particular reference to the extent to which the country can become less reliant on fossil fuel energy; the degree to which electricity generation can depend on alternatives such as wind, solar and hydro power; the percentage of total requirements now being met by such means; his projections for the future in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42233/19]

Climate Change: Statements (7 Dec 2017)

Bernard Durkan: ...listen? They will do so when the fines come down the track because fines will be effective. People told me in the past that we would not pay any fines but that is a matter beyond our control. Solar panels can be installed effectively on marginal land. A grid is needed to allow suppliers of electricity to link into it because wind does not blow in the same place all the time. It may...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: COP21: Discussion (18 Nov 2015)

Bernard Durkan: ..., which would have to come from land currently used to produce food for human consumption. That creates its own problems, particularly in places such as Latin America. I spoke with a guy about solar power. I am finishing on this, Chairman, but this subject is of particular importance to me.

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (19 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the amount of electricity generated by way of oil, gas, coal, solar power, wind, bio-fuels or other alternatives; the degree to which he intends to incentivise greater investment in alternative energy production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33649/06]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (19 Oct 2006)

Bernard Durkan: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the extent to which he expects solar power to contribute to requirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33674/06]