Dublin Iconic Poolbeg chimneys may face demolition as fate decided this summerDublin landmark will be repaired and repainted as investigative works into the structural integrity of the stacks continue
Sponsored New impact report outlines ESB’s contribution to Ireland’s economy ESB’s economic activities generated approximately €3.7 billion in value for the Irish economy, accounting for both direct and indirect GVA (Gross Value Added) impacts
Connected Magazine Ten Irish companies driving sustainability with technologyJason Walsh reveals some of the biggest movers and shakers in greentech in Ireland
Energy ESB ‘determined’ to stop burning coal at Moneypoint next year - chief executive Paddy HayesThe country’s largest power station is to move from coal to oil next year, before being transformed into a green energy hub over the next decade
Media ESB chief says new RTÉ chair Terence O’Rourke will be a ‘real asset’ to the broadcasterPaddy Hayes defended ESB’s record profits as households and firms struggle with high energy costs
Companies ESB slashes state’s dividends despite record profits as firm’s debt pile grows Energy firm recorded record profits of more than €1 billion for 2023
Energy ‘The future is electric’: ESB chief Paddy Hayes on his ambitious climate plansAs the head of one of the most important players in Ireland’s energy transition, Hayes believes the company is on the right track to be net-zero by 2040
Legal ESB worker in corrupt cash case has right to silence, High Court rulesESB issued proceedings over what it described as ‘serious allegations’ regarding corrupt payments sought by its staff from developers
Energy Orsted ‘remains committed’ to Irish offshore wind market despite colossal cost cutting programme The Danish energy company said it will continue to progress its joint venture partnership with ESB to develop up to 5 gigawatts of offshore wind here
Energy ESB opens Poolbeg battery plant to store excess renewable energyFacility forms part of group’s €300 million investment in a series of major battery plants
Weather 155,000 homes and businesses remain without power as Storm Isha warnings liftForecasters warn that the imminent Strom Jocelyn could cause further damage to already weakened structures
Infrastructure Ex-Dublin Port chief: Hurlers on the ditch are clueless – moving port for housing is nonsensicalThe idea of moving Dublin Port from its current location to accommodate housing is often floated but remains as ridiculous today as it has for years
Energy Wind energy accounted for record 35% of Ireland’s electricity mix in 2023Wind Energy Ireland has warned that urgent changes are needed in the planning system to speed up the delivery of renewable energy infrastructure
Energy ESB to break ground on first solar farm project in MeathGerman solar energy company Greencell has won the contract for the first of three solar farms being constructed by ESB
Energy ESB and SSE given green light to progress offshore wind projectsThe Commission for Regulation of Utilities has said there will be a transparent pathway for both developers to secure a grid connection
Storm Debi Storm Debi leaves 84,000 homes and businesses without power ESB has said it will to work late into the night to restore electricity lines
Energy Eirgrid, CRU secure just 15% of additional power supply target in failed power plant auctionNot a single large power plant was successful in the most recent capacity auction process
Energy Energy trio plan €500m hydrogen storage facility at Kinsale gas fieldTony O’Reilly jr firm has formed a consortium with ESB and Bord Gáis Energy to develop mammoth project at decommissioned gas site
Energy Eirgrid plays down winter power outage risk despite delays in emergency power plantsNational grid operator plans to implement mandatory demand curtailment protocols on data centres to reduce demand if system stress emerges
Legal Builders ordered to name ESB staff in alleged corrupt payments caseRichmond Homes and Arkmount Construction must also provide state-owned electricity company with amount and date of payments