The Ultimate Guide to Clean technologies
A curated Irish edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Clean technologies.
What to know about Clean technologies
CleanTech is a dynamic field dedicated to advancing technologies and innovations that promote environmental sustainability and reduce carbon footprints. This sector encompasses a broad range of initiatives, from renewable energy and energy-efficient data centers to sustainable manufacturing practices and AI-driven environmental solutions.
Exploring our CleanTech stories reveals how governments, enterprises, and startups are harnessing technology to address pressing climate challenges. Readers will find insights into AI-powered tools accelerating green assessments, breakthroughs in solar and battery storage, advancements in eco-friendly data centers, and initiatives driving the transition to low-carbon economies globally.
By following CleanTech developments, readers can learn about the intersection of technology and sustainability, understand emerging trends such as green financing, electric vehicle infrastructure expansion, and smart energy management, and discover practical approaches to achieving net-zero targets. This collection underscores the critical role of innovation in shaping a sustainable future and offers valuable knowledge for anyone interested in the evolving landscape of clean technologies.
Irish Clean technologies News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Kildare pilot turns surplus renewable power into hot water
Households in social housing will get cheaper hot water from surplus wind power, in a first-of-its-kind scheme for County Kildare.
Equinix starts hydrogen power trial at Dublin data centre
Grid constraints in Dublin are pushing Equinix to test whether hydrogen can replace diesel backup at its DB3 data centre.
Ireland holds steady as Europe's FDI projects fall
Ireland's investor appeal held up even as European foreign direct investment fell 7% to a decade low, EY found.
Esri Ireland conference spotlights geospatial future
The Dublin event drew 450 delegates as Ireland's infrastructure planners turned to location data for housing, transport and utilities decisions.
Greenvolt Next completes solar farm for Astellas in Dublin
Greenvolt Next has installed a 2.2MWp solar farm at Astellas's Dublin site, covering 27% of annual demand and cutting emissions.
Guinness Enterprise Centre start-ups generate €140m
The Dublin hub's resident firms supported 13,225 jobs and €2.5 billion in revenue over 25 years, a new report found.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Clean technologies
Featured News
Expert Columns
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How women can build influence in critical tech roles
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Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Clean technologies News
Cork Airport plans Ireland's largest solar carport
The installation should meet about a fifth of the airport’s power needs and cut annual carbon emissions by 355,056kg.
Esri Ireland to host Dublin GIS infrastructure conference
Up to 500 attendees will hear how geospatial data is being used to plan upgrades to Ireland’s energy, transport, broadband and water networks.
Guinness Enterprise Centre reinvests €50 million in Dublin
A self-financing non-profit has helped 1,500 start-ups in Dublin, with below-market rents and support services funded by campus revenue.
Ireland's first Green Energy Park planned for Arklow
The Arklow campus could ease grid pressure while backing offshore wind, solar and storage, as construction continues toward a 2028 finish.
Deloitte Ireland names partners in AI & cyber push
Deloitte Ireland names Noelle Doody and Malcolm Barske partners to bolster AI, data and cybersecurity leadership amid rising client demand.
Equinix starts USD $92m Dublin data centre project
Equinix has begun a USD $92m data centre build in Dublin, expanding colocation capacity while staying within existing grid power limits.
ISIF backs new €340m fund for Irish climate transition
ISIF anchors a new EUR €340m TirNua climate fund with EUR €140m to boost Ireland's energy transition, renewables and storage projects.
ISIF backs new climate fund with EUR €140m cornerstone
ISIF commits EUR €140m as cornerstone to TirNua climate fund targeting Irish energy-transition infrastructure and data centre decarbonisation.
ZincFive named to TIME green tech list for second year
The ranking underscores rising demand for safer backup power in data centres, where AI loads are sharpening scrutiny of energy use and emissions.
LF Energy adds members & projects to boost grid tools
Utilities could gain faster grid analysis and clearer billing data as LF Energy adds members, projects and a new milestone for Power Grid Model.
Carney expands Canada-Ireland AI ties on Dublin visit
Closer cooperation in artificial intelligence, health and defence follows Canada-Ireland talks as bilateral trade reached $6 billion last year.
Schneider Electric & Kraken to speed grid connections
Utilities could connect data centres and industrial sites sooner as the companies' software aims to ease congestion without major grid upgrades.
Industrial consortium unveils nuclear scenarios whitepaper
Advanced nuclear could help heavy industry cut emissions, as a new whitepaper maps demand for steady heat and power at remote sites.
Centrica adopts SAP AI in long-term cloud overhaul
The cloud overhaul is meant to trim costs and modernise finance systems as Centrica adapts to tougher energy-market pressures.
Louisiana data centres could leave bills for consumers
Households and small firms may end up paying for new power lines and plants, as a report flags opaque financing and tax breaks for data centres.
HSCALE doubles Milan data centre capacity to 250MW
The expansion secures scarce power and land in one of southern Europe's tightest cloud markets, with both sites due online in 2028.
REPS raises USD $23.6 million to turn roads into power
A live Port of Hamburg pilot has drawn investor backing as REPS says its system can harvest energy from braking trucks and heavy traffic.
Panduit offers 20-year warranty on solar cable ties
Long-life fastening parts could cut maintenance costs for solar and wind operators as the warranty covers ties exposed to weather and UV.
NEOIX teams with Hitachi units on AI-ready data centres
Rising power constraints are pushing data centre developers to pair AI capacity with renewable energy and storage as demand surges.
Renew Risk launches US solar storm catastrophe model
Renew Risk unveils US solar farm storm model as insurers brace for hail, tornado and wind losses in the fast-growing renewable sector.