Bord na Móna, an Irish utility company, has unveiled its ambitious plans to establish the first green hydrogen production plant in Ireland.
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Ireland is forging ahead with its commitment to the energy transition as two new green hydrogen projects are unveiled in Co Offaly and Co Mayo. Following the release of the National Hydrogen Strategy by the Irish Government, Mercury Renewables and Bord na Móna are set to develop large-scale hydrogen production facilities.
The publication of Ireland’s National Hydrogen Strategy marks a significant milestone in the country’s journey towards becoming a global leader in renewable energy.
Mayo County Council has recently approved the planning permission for Ireland’s first-ever multi-million euro green hydrogen production facility.
Ireland has emerged as a potential “powerhouse” in the green hydrogen sector, with the ability to produce the cheapest green hydrogen in Europe by 2030, according to a report by Aurora Energy Research.
The Government’s Net Zero Hydrogen Fund (NZHF) has awarded financing for an innovative multi-million dollar green hydrogen production facility at the Ballymena headquarters of renowned sustainable bus maker Wrightbus.
The EU’s green transportation goals have been rejected by a group of seven nations led by Germany, reigniting a debate with France that has prevented an agreement on the bloc’s renewable energy policy.
SSE Thermal is looking into ideas for the construction of two new low-carbon power plants in Ireland, which would help to safeguard supply security and offer flexible backup to renewable generation.
In the 78-acre Fisherstown Energy Park at Fisherstown in County Longford, Ireland, Hydrogen Utopia International has committed to lease a 2.5 acre greenfield site and has also entered into an option to do so.
As one of nine such projects taking place throughout Europe, the EU is providing 8 million euros to establish Ireland’s…
