All you need to know about putting solar panels on your roof You can expect a simple system of six to eight solar panels to generate about one third of your home's electricity needs Solar panels • 02 Jan
All you need to know about putting solar panels on your roof You can expect a simple system of six to eight solar panels to generate about one third of your home's electricity needs Solar panels • 02 Jan
Your essential guide to buying an electric car in 2026 The A to Z of over 100 electric vehicles on the market in terms of price, range and the EV's ability to provide external electrical power from the battery. Electric Cars • 30 Dec 25
Your essential guide to buying an electric car in 2026 The A to Z of over 100 electric vehicles on the market in terms of price, range and the EV's ability to provide external electrical power from the battery. Electric Cars • 30 Dec 25
How long will it take for my solar panels to pay for themselves? Making the most efficient use of your new domestic solar panel installation means a deep dive into usage and storage Electricity • 27 Dec 25
How long will it take for my solar panels to pay for themselves? Making the most efficient use of your new domestic solar panel installation means a deep dive into usage and storage Electricity • 27 Dec 25
How extreme weather will affect the insurance and energy sectors The destruction and damage caused by future storms, flooding and heatwaves will have a massive impact on both sectors Climate Change • 09 Dec 25
How extreme weather will affect the insurance and energy sectors The destruction and damage caused by future storms, flooding and heatwaves will have a massive impact on both sectors Climate Change • 09 Dec 25
What would we need in an Irish city in 2050? If we want a future where care, creativity and connection define how we live, then we need to design for those values now Futureville Ireland • 11 Nov 25
What would we need in an Irish city in 2050? If we want a future where care, creativity and connection define how we live, then we need to design for those values now Futureville Ireland • 11 Nov 25
5 tips to save money on your electricity bill Taking a closer look at the appliances in your house can help you cut down the amount of electricity you use and pay for Electricity • 10 Nov 25
5 tips to save money on your electricity bill Taking a closer look at the appliances in your house can help you cut down the amount of electricity you use and pay for Electricity • 10 Nov 25
All you need to know about geothermal district heating systems Could using heat from beneath the earth to warm and cool buildings deliver low carbon heat and relieve pressure on our electrical grid? Energy • 04 Nov 25
All you need to know about geothermal district heating systems Could using heat from beneath the earth to warm and cool buildings deliver low carbon heat and relieve pressure on our electrical grid? Energy • 04 Nov 25
Why some people turn off the lights - and others don't Most people worry about climate change and energy costs, but far fewer take sufficient action due to an attitude-behaviour gap Psychology • 13 Oct 25
Why some people turn off the lights - and others don't Most people worry about climate change and energy costs, but far fewer take sufficient action due to an attitude-behaviour gap Psychology • 13 Oct 25
Could Ireland experience a power blackout like Spain & Portugal? Increasing electricity demand and growth in renewable generator connections means the Irish grid is running closer to its limits every year Electricity • 09 Oct 25
Could Ireland experience a power blackout like Spain & Portugal? Increasing electricity demand and growth in renewable generator connections means the Irish grid is running closer to its limits every year Electricity • 09 Oct 25
Why are Irish homes paying the most for electricity in Europe? Electricity prices are higher here because of two elements that make up about 70% of our electricity bill Electricity • 20 Aug 25
Why are Irish homes paying the most for electricity in Europe? Electricity prices are higher here because of two elements that make up about 70% of our electricity bill Electricity • 20 Aug 25
Everything farmers need to know about solar panels on sheds This case study shows how farmers can achieve significant energy savings and a swift return on investment with proper planning Solar Power • 07 Aug 25
Everything farmers need to know about solar panels on sheds This case study shows how farmers can achieve significant energy savings and a swift return on investment with proper planning Solar Power • 07 Aug 25
How do EVs really perform? Here's what a Cork driver found out Gerald Bruton has learned a lot about range anxiety and capitalising on cheap electricity since buying his first EV at 81 years of age Electric Cars • 18 Jul 25
How do EVs really perform? Here's what a Cork driver found out Gerald Bruton has learned a lot about range anxiety and capitalising on cheap electricity since buying his first EV at 81 years of age Electric Cars • 18 Jul 25
Will Iran-Israel conflict mean a rise in Irish petrol prices? Two key factors will determine if oil prices - and the price you pay for petrol and diesel - increase a little or rise a lot this week Petrol Prices • 23 Jun 25
Will Iran-Israel conflict mean a rise in Irish petrol prices? Two key factors will determine if oil prices - and the price you pay for petrol and diesel - increase a little or rise a lot this week Petrol Prices • 23 Jun 25
How a Gulf nuclear incident could disrupt world's energy supply A nuclear incident in the Arabian Gulf during the current Israeli strikes against Iran could have devastating consequences worldwide Energy • 20 Jun 25
How a Gulf nuclear incident could disrupt world's energy supply A nuclear incident in the Arabian Gulf during the current Israeli strikes against Iran could have devastating consequences worldwide Energy • 20 Jun 25
Which Dublin residential areas use the most & least electricity? The latest CSO report on electricity consumption in Ireland highlights some interesting facts about usage across the capital and country Electricity • 16 Jun 25
Which Dublin residential areas use the most & least electricity? The latest CSO report on electricity consumption in Ireland highlights some interesting facts about usage across the capital and country Electricity • 16 Jun 25
How solar power forecasting can help maximise your solar panels As solar becomes a significant part of our energy system, there are challenges in effectively forecasting and managing solar energy production Solar Power • 21 May 25
How solar power forecasting can help maximise your solar panels As solar becomes a significant part of our energy system, there are challenges in effectively forecasting and managing solar energy production Solar Power • 21 May 25
Why citizen participation is critical to infrastructure delivery Public engagement processes can enable positive outcomes in relation to delivering infrastructure projects Energy • 07 May 25
Why citizen participation is critical to infrastructure delivery Public engagement processes can enable positive outcomes in relation to delivering infrastructure projects Energy • 07 May 25
What is 'induced atmospheric vibration'? An expert explains The blackout, regardless of its immediate cause, demonstrates that our electrical grids have become dangerously sensitive Energy • 29 Apr 25
What is 'induced atmospheric vibration'? An expert explains The blackout, regardless of its immediate cause, demonstrates that our electrical grids have become dangerously sensitive Energy • 29 Apr 25
How US tariffs will affect price you pay for petrol & electricity The disruption and confusion caused by Trump's on-off tariffs have already impacted worldwide energy prices Cost of Living • 16 Apr 25
How US tariffs will affect price you pay for petrol & electricity The disruption and confusion caused by Trump's on-off tariffs have already impacted worldwide energy prices Cost of Living • 16 Apr 25
6 reasons why Ireland's retrofit revolution has stalled High costs, a shortage of skilled workers, the exclusion of renters and muddled messaging reveal cracks in the system Retrofitting • 03 Apr 25
6 reasons why Ireland's retrofit revolution has stalled High costs, a shortage of skilled workers, the exclusion of renters and muddled messaging reveal cracks in the system Retrofitting • 03 Apr 25
Why you should be collecting and using rainwater Rainwater harvesting is a possible solution to some very big problems - and not just watering the garden. Rainwater • 28 Mar 25
Why you should be collecting and using rainwater Rainwater harvesting is a possible solution to some very big problems - and not just watering the garden. Rainwater • 28 Mar 25
What are the alternative ways of storing energy for long periods? Long-duration energy storage technologies could help Ireland reach its goal of eliminating the use of fossil fuels by 2050 Energy • 10 Mar 25
What are the alternative ways of storing energy for long periods? Long-duration energy storage technologies could help Ireland reach its goal of eliminating the use of fossil fuels by 2050 Energy • 10 Mar 25
5 ways to improve Ireland's energy system after Storm Éowyn Here are 5 suggestions on how to increase the resilience of our energy infrastructure for homes, businesses and public services Storm Éowyn • 10 Feb 25
5 ways to improve Ireland's energy system after Storm Éowyn Here are 5 suggestions on how to increase the resilience of our energy infrastructure for homes, businesses and public services Storm Éowyn • 10 Feb 25
How electric cars can power your home and save you money New technology means you can use electric cars to directly power your home or even send power to the grid Energy • 28 Jan 25
How electric cars can power your home and save you money New technology means you can use electric cars to directly power your home or even send power to the grid Energy • 28 Jan 25
All you need to know about electricity grid interconnectors These giant cables connect electricity grids across neighbouring countries and have benefits for energy security, costs and climate goals Energy • 20 Jan 25
All you need to know about electricity grid interconnectors These giant cables connect electricity grids across neighbouring countries and have benefits for energy security, costs and climate goals Energy • 20 Jan 25
