Energy DP Energy gets green light for $450 million Canadian solar farmProject will be the largest urban solar plant in North America, the Cork-based firm said
Transport Government reveals locations of 131 new electric vehicle charging pointsThe new chargers will be located in 17 pools around the country, with Galway and Meath getting three pools each
Fashion Meet the ex-AIB and Google workers launching luxury fashion rental start-upsVictoria Beckham, Halston and Rixo are among the brands on offer to rent from a range of fashion rental firms
Energy In numbers: Irish data centre power usage surges 400% since 2015Ireland is a stark outlier in Europe in terms of the proportion of energy devoted to data centres
tourism ‘Cool-cationing’: As holidaymakers escape extreme heat, is Ireland in line for a tourism boost? Nordic climates are boosting Scandinavian economies. Could Ireland’s temperamental temperatures do the same?
Consciously Craving Pat Kane: 8 ways to throw a sustainable summer partyOutdoor gatherings are a great way to host friends in a more relaxed way, and it is easier than ever to make this a low-impact, greener experience
Energy Port of Cork’s offshore wind plans gain momentum with €38 million cash injectionPort originally highlighted a €70 million shortfall in its plans to build offshore wind facilities
Sustainability Ireland climbs renewable investment rankingsThe EY research placed Ireland fifth in the world in terms of investment attractiveness
Making it Work Future Planet: Veteran software entrepreneur turns skills to helping firms tackle climate crisisCork city-based Donal Daly’s firm aims to radically overhaul the ESG reporting landscape for companies looking to comply with new legislation
Climate & Environment Climate analysis: New data blurs the lines between axing emissions and exporting them EPA data hailed a 21.6 per cent drop in energy emissions last year. But if we don’t account for imported energy, how accurate is this figure?
Sustainability Tipperary-based EV firm ZeroMission secures €2.8m investmentThe firm is the leading provider of an electric vehicle fleet management platform for commercial vehicles
Thoughtful Shopper The Thoughtful (Beauty) Shopper: the top 5 summer beauty launches worth your spend A limited edition scent from Chanel, Skin Rocks’ launch in Ireland and a new-generation collagen treatment have all caught our eye this summer
Making it Work Killary Adventure Company’s leap into sustainability pays off with prestigious B-Corp certificationThe popular adventure company has sought to innovate in a sustainable way
Commercial Property Dirty buildings: Ireland’s roadmap to delivering a green revolution The EU is hell bent on creating a cleaner, sustainable built environment, but it’s a costly and complex move and Ireland will have to work out how to deliver it
Energy Corre partners with Dutch firm to create one of Europe’s largest battery projectsSemperPower and Corre are splitting an initial investment of €7 million in the Dutch project
Fashion From red carpet to retail revolution: this Irish designer wants to change how we shopKatie Walsh, whose previous brand counted Sienna Miller and Kate Moss as fans, is now designing clothes that break the ‘take-make-waste’ fashion model
Luxury Always dreamed of owning Hermès or Chanel bags? Head for this luxury sale in Dublin this weekend Dublin-based BrandCo Paris has been in the business of luxury resale since 2006, and is bringing its competitive prices to a new pop-up tomorrow
Economy Ireland falling behind other EU economies due to ‘significant’ lack of carbon-related investment Ibec has warned that Ireland is facing high levels of pressure when it comes to winning investment, particularly from the US
Shopping Ranelagh pop-up is serving hot European brands at big discountsWith Dutch, Danish and French labels that are high on sustainability and cool, there are plenty of bargains to be picked up at this limited run
Manufacturing Peter Burke announces €300m for ‘competitive priority’ of reducing manufacturing emissionsThe strategy aims to reduce our manufacturing emissions by 35 per cent by 2030