Ireland

Bill to ban fracking unanimously passed by Irish House of Representatives

Financing package will pay for the construction of two new onshore wind farms, delivering 23.4MW of clean energy capacity

Industry claims more support for solar power in Ireland would create 7,300 jobs and avoid €300m in annual fines as a result of missed 2020 renewables targets

Stadium becomes first in the Six Nations to source 100 per cent green power and gas in major new deal with SSE Airtricity

Internet giant's second European data centre will be built in Clonee, Ireland, and run on 100 per cent renewable energy

Ireland unveils bold plan to revolutionise energy systems and radically slash emissions by 2050

Onshore and offshore wind projects in the UK and Ireland take a step forward after agreeing financing and supply contracts

The North Irish Sea Array will be the first major offshore wind farm since 2001

Ireland-based developer already in process of delivering about 850MW of wind and solar power in the country

Deal with Gaelectric will see 1MW system installed next year with more pilots to follow