The Irish Energy Update

Come join us on the bleeding edge of the most exciting global industry at 'The Irish Energy Update' – the podcast that's your go-to source for the latest news in Ireland's dynamic energy sector - delivered in just 3 minutes or less! Listen in as we revolutionize your daily commute or coffee break with the latest industry news, insider stories, and expert analysis, making every moment count. Hosted by Simon Leonard out of Dublin, Ireland. If you like the podcast please share on LinkedIn and review.

S3 E10: RE awards winner, John Collison on infrastructure and ACPs Q3 update

RE awards winner, John Collison on infrastructure and ACPs Q3 updateExperience the thrill of staying ahead of the curve, the confidence to make informed decisions, and the satisfaction of being a driving force in Ireland's energy sector – all within a podcast that fits seamlessly into your daily life!

11-03
03:26

S3 E9: Development news, PSO Levy, Astatine investment & Interconnector with Spain

Experience the thrill of staying ahead of the curve, the confidence to make informed decisions, and the satisfaction of being a driving force in Ireland's energy sector – all within a podcast that fits seamlessly into your daily life!

10-28
03:10

S3 E8: Deep dive on LDES procurement consultation

Experience the thrill of staying ahead of the curve, the confidence to make informed decisions, and the satisfaction of being a driving force in Ireland's energy sector – all within a podcast that fits seamlessly into your daily life!

10-20
05:04

S3 E7: NZIA consultation & Work in Wind event

Experience the thrill of staying ahead of the curve, the confidence to make informed decisions, and the satisfaction of being a driving force in Ireland's energy sector – all within a podcast that fits seamlessly into your daily life!

10-13
04:46

S3 E6: Nuclear, Hydrogen and Wind life extension refusal

Experience the thrill of staying ahead of the curve, the confidence to make informed decisions, and the satisfaction of being a driving force in Ireland's energy sector – all within a podcast that fits seamlessly into your daily life!

10-06
04:32

S3 E5: RESS-5 and ECP 2.5.1 results

Welcome to 'The Irish Energy Update' – the podcast that's your go-to source for the latest news in Ireland's dynamic energy sector - delivered in just 5 minutes or less!Experience the thrill of staying ahead of the curve, the confidence to make informed decisions, and the satisfaction of being a driving force in Ireland's energy sector – all within a podcast that fits seamlessly into your daily life!

09-29
04:00

S3 E4: CfD in Northern Ireland, Repowering plans & Renewable Energy Awards

Welcome to 'The Irish Energy Update' – the podcast that's your go-to source for the latest news in Ireland's dynamic energy sector - delivered in just 5 minutes or less!Experience the thrill of staying ahead of the curve, the confidence to make informed decisions, and the satisfaction of being a driving force in Ireland's energy sector – all within a podcast that fits seamlessly into your daily life!

09-22
03:51

S3 E3: Power Capital Investment, Gas PPA and national DMAPs

Welcome to 'The Irish Energy Update' – the podcast that's your go-to source for the latest news in Ireland's dynamic energy sector - delivered in just 5 minutes or less!Experience the thrill of staying ahead of the curve, the confidence to make informed decisions, and the satisfaction of being a driving force in Ireland's energy sector – all within a podcast that fits seamlessly into your daily life!

09-15
04:15

S3 E2: Multi buyer PPA, Renewable Acceleration Areas and Competitiveness Action Plan

Welcome to 'The Irish Energy Update' – the podcast that's your go-to source for the latest news in Ireland's dynamic energy sector - delivered in just 5 minutes or less!Experience the thrill of staying ahead of the curve, the confidence to make informed decisions, and the satisfaction of being a driving force in Ireland's energy sector – all within a podcast that fits seamlessly into your daily life!

09-08
04:12

SEASON 3 OPENER: Private wires and PR6

Welcome to 'The Irish Energy Update' – the podcast that's your go-to source for the latest news in Ireland's dynamic energy sector - delivered in just 5 minutes or less!Experience the thrill of staying ahead of the curve, the confidence to make informed decisions, and the satisfaction of being a driving force in Ireland's energy sector – all within a podcast that fits seamlessly into your daily life!

08-31
07:39

SEASON 2 FINALE: ECP GSS, DMAPs and MKOs estimates 18 GW of onshore wind is possible

On the final episode of season 2:CRU releases Proposed Decision Paper on the future grid connection policy ECP GSSDetails of the work that is underway on offshore DMAPs by the ministerEstimate from MKO that tehre is up to 9.4 GW of onshore wind generation potential in Ireland outside of the 9 GWs which is either operational or in the pipeline

05-05
07:55

Wind Europe, Eirgrid's €1bn investment & Corio shelves Sceirdre rocks

In the same week that the irish government presented at wind europe in copenhagen on its progress to date on its offshore wind industrial stargey and Eirgird announced its €1 bn procurement programme to help connect offshore power projects to the grid Corio has announced that it was shelving its sceirdre rocks project. 

04-14
06:01

ECP 2.5.1, SEAI energy show & updates on Shannon LNG

Its the 1st of April, and on todays Irish energy update..CRU announce a snap grid connnection round called ECP 2.5.1 which closes for applicants within 2 weeksSEAI report launched at the energy estimates that Ireland's energy transition will drive up to €19 billion per year of new business by 2030.And ABP withdraw application for appeal on Shannon LNG while its owners New fortress announce their plans for a hyper scale data centre in Ireland.  

04-01
07:22

Shannon LNG approved, Greenlink interconnector sold for €1bn and Hybrid connection consultation

Hello listeners, Its the 19th of March and on todays Irish energy update. Planning permission granted for shannon LNG Power Plant and BESS Greenlink interconnector sold for 1 bn and becomes the first project financed interconnector to be completed in EuropeLong awaited consultation on hybrid grid connections is released with energy sharing not included, a limited range of projects affected and potential unintended impact on redispatchSee transcript and links to articles ⁠HERE⁠Welcome to 'The Irish Energy Update' – the podcast that's your go-to source for the latest news in Ireland's dynamic energy sector - delivered in just 5 minutes or less!Experience the thrill of staying ahead of the curve, the confidence to make informed decisions, and the satisfaction of being a driving force in Ireland's energy sector – all within a podcast that fits seamlessly into your daily life!

03-18
08:00

ECP 2.5 results, CSRD & Offshore wind in Northern Ireland

Its the 4th of March and on todays Irish energy update. Eirgrid has awarded grid connections to 4.5 GW of generation with wind accounting for 600 MWThe EU announces a ‘u-turn’ on the EU’s sustainability measures through CSRD and CSDDDDfE) has launched a consultation on the Offshore Renewable Energy Action Plan which is a key milestone in trying ot meet its ambitious target of at least 1 Gigawatt 2030 

03-03
07:11

Irelands commercial LNG facility & LEU policy released TODAY

Its the 18th of February and on todays Irish energy update.. The Irish Government signals a move towards favouring a commercial LNG facility   Further details on the long awaited Large energy user policy, Which was released today. See transcript and links to articles ⁠HERE⁠Welcome to 'The Irish Energy Update' – the podcast that's your go-to source for the latest news in Ireland's dynamic energy sector - delivered in just 5 minutes or less!Experience the thrill of staying ahead of the curve, the confidence to make informed decisions, and the satisfaction of being a driving force in Ireland's energy sector – all within a podcast that fits seamlessly into your daily life!

02-18
05:56

Tarbert hits FID, Greenlink goes live & a clean islanded data centre enters planning

Its the 5th of February and on todays Irish energy update.. SSE have reached FID for a 300 MW green dispatchable gas plant in Tarbert after closure of the site in 2023.  Greenlink is now operational but continues to be in import only mode.  Lumcloon energy submit plans for a islanded data centre in Westmeath with projected costs of 1 billion See transcript and links to articles ⁠HERE⁠ Welcome to 'The Irish Energy Update' – the podcast that's your go-to source for the latest news in Ireland's dynamic energy sector - delivered in just 5 minutes or less! Experience the thrill of staying ahead of the curve, the confidence to make informed decisions, and the satisfaction of being a driving force in Ireland's energy sector – all within a podcast that fits seamlessly into your daily life!

02-04
05:03

Programme for govt. & major announcements at WEI conference

Its the 20th of January, and on this weeks episode of the Irish Energy Update: What exactly is in the new programme for government's around renewables, Baringa and WEIs study estimates that renewables will save the consumer £600m annually The landmark ruling my Justice Humphreys on Coolglass wind farm that has set a new precedent for planning in Ireland.  Welcome to 'The Irish Energy Update' – the podcast that's your go-to source for the latest news in Ireland's dynamic energy sector - delivered in just 5 minutes or less! Experience the thrill of staying ahead of the curve, the confidence to make informed decisions, and the satisfaction of being a driving force in Ireland's energy sector – all within a podcast that fits seamlessly into your daily life!

01-19
06:04

Dispatch Down Action Plan, SRESS & WEI county colours

Today is the 6th of January, 2025 and on today's Irish Energy update: SONI releases there Draft Dispatch Down Action Plan T&Cs of the Small-Scale Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (SRESS)released WEI launch their county colours tool which allows you to see the contribution of wind energy to your county See transcript and links to articles ⁠HERE⁠ Welcome to 'The Irish Energy Update' – the podcast that's your go-to source for the latest news in Ireland's dynamic energy sector - delivered in just 5 minutes or less! Experience the thrill of staying ahead of the curve, the confidence to make informed decisions, and the satisfaction of being a driving force in Ireland's energy sector – all within a podcast that fits seamlessly into your daily life!

01-05
06:17

67% carbon emissions reduction to 2040, new EU funding mechanisms and Pinergy sold to Japanese multinational

On this weeks episode of the Irish energy update: The climate change advisory council sets out indicative emission reductions for Ireland of 67% out to 2040 to achieve targets, The European Commission announced new funding this week to boost net-zero technologies in the region Pinergy has been bought by a Tokyo-based multinational group, Sojitz group See transcript and links to articles ⁠HERE⁠ Welcome to 'The Irish Energy Update' – the podcast that's your go-to source for the latest news in Ireland's dynamic energy sector - delivered in just 5 minutes or less! Experience the thrill of staying ahead of the curve, the confidence to make informed decisions, and the satisfaction of being a driving force in Ireland's energy sector – all within a podcast that fits seamlessly into your daily life!

12-16
05:34

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