Latest developments in Nearly Zero Energy BuildingsFebruary 26, 2019
Ahead of CPD accredited sessions on Nearly Zero Energy Buildings at the SEAI Energy Show (RDS, 27 and 28 March), Orla Coyle explains some of the latest...
Computational fluid dynamics for Para-cycling aerodynamicsJuly 10, 2018
We are witnessing the beginning of a trend where aerodynamic optimisation is being conducted across a wider range of Para-sports, with computational flu...
UCD proposes new partnership model for agri-food sustainabilityJune 26, 2018
At a Food 2030 conference which took place at the Agriculture University in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, in June 2018, UCD proposed a new partnership model to bui...
The Home Performance Index: Measuring the sustainability of our new homesJune 12, 2018
The Home Performance Index has been developed so that home buyers can make more responsible choices when a gulf exists in the sustainability or quality...
ENERGISE project launches online database of energy initiativesJune 12, 2018
European ENERGISE team unveils online interactive dataset, which maps more than 1,000 sustainable energy initiatives across Europe...
Industry and researchers face to face at DCU/DkIT showcase to drive innovationMay 10, 2018
The plenary session will outline research at DCU and DkIT and how they collaborate with industry - companies that have previously collaborated with D...
ESB and Ardagh join forces to increase resilience and energy security at glass container production plantMay 1, 2018
Irvine facility in Scotland becomes first glass plant in the UK to implement a sustainable battery solution that increases resilience and energy securit...
IERC’s Piyush Verma recognised as global future energy leaderMay 1, 2018
International Energy Research Centre's Piyush Verma, a senior energy market analyst, selected as Ireland’s 2018 Future Energy Leader from the World En...
Significant changes to Energy and ICT themes as ‘Research Priority Areas 2018-2023’ updatedMarch 20, 2018
Biggest changes are in energy which includes Decarbonising the Energy System and Sustainable Living, while ICT now includes Robotics, Artificial Intelli...
Setting Tipp alight: Tipperary Energy Agency celebrates 20th anniversaryMarch 6, 2018
From humble beginnings with just one employee, the agency is now a team of 24, and is nationally and internationally recognised as an active participant...
Discover innovative energy solutions at SEAI’s Energy Show 2018March 5, 2018
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland Energy Show returns to the RDS on April 18-19 and features 150 exhibitors of sustainable energy technologies...
€2.1m UCD programme focuses on resilience of Ethiopian communities to recurring climate disastersFebruary 20, 2018
Four-year Horizon 2020 funded partnership brings together academia, private and NGO organisations from Europe and Africa...
Electric Ireland takes top honours in Dublin and LondonFebruary 9, 2018
Electric Ireland has reaped success at the Bonkers.ie second annual awards in Dublin, and the European Sponsorship Awards in London
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Minister Denis Naughten announces shift in Government-funded energy efficiency schemesJanuary 9, 2018
The funding available for external wall insulation will be significantly increased, with grant levels ranging from €2,750 to €6,000 in a bid to enco...
SEAI Sustainable Energy Awards recognise impact of innovative energy solutionsNovember 15, 2017
Durkan Residential and Energy Communities Tipperary Co-Op were among the award-winning energy efficient organisations this year, with entrants deliverin...
Sustainable drainage systems: re-engineering urban landscapes to manage runoffOctober 24, 2017
We are surrounded by examples where the landscape does not provide any tangible management of rainfall and runoff is quickly conveyed underground int...
Brexit uncertainty: what are the implications for the energy sector?September 12, 2017
Paul Deane, Steve Pye and Carole Mathieu explore the implications of Brexit for energy policy in the UK and Ireland, considering infrastru...
Waste not, want not: engineering water, energy and food solutions from natureSeptember 12, 2017
Part of this year's RebelBio cohort in Cork, NuLeaf Tech uses biochemical and ecological biomimicry to turn wastewater into a resource, using engineered...
NUI Galway to offer Masters courses on environmental leadership and sustainabilityAugust 11, 2017
Each course is multidisciplinary and offers a range of study options for students looking to develop their skills in these areas...
Why chemical engineers — not just economists — are key to a circular futureAugust 1, 2017
Amidst the growing interest in the ‘circular economy’ as a way to improve resource efficiency, Prof Roland Clift argues that we need a...