Comments for Irish Energy News http://irishenergynews.com/home Your Top Source for Information on Energy in Ireland Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:53:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Comment on Electricity Generation in Ireland by darko http://irishenergynews.com/home/index.php/2010/09/08/electricity-generation-in-ireland/#comment-53 darko Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:53:51 +0000 http://irishenergynews.com/home/?p=47#comment-53 Please do not forget the interconnector system to UK. The Moyle 400 MW system is currently unserviceable for reasons unexplained. Repairs at sea have not yet begun. The Louth cross border interconnector is working. The Camlough pumped storage system won`t ever be working. The Rush connector is gone to sea and will be connected soon. The Cavan interconnector is bogged down with protests. The increasing input from renewables will strain the stability of the whole system especially as winter sets in. November 1 2011. Please do not forget the interconnector system to UK.
The Moyle 400 MW system is currently unserviceable for reasons unexplained.
Repairs at sea have not yet begun.
The Louth cross border interconnector is working.
The Camlough pumped storage system won`t ever be working.
The Rush connector is gone to sea and will be connected soon.
The Cavan interconnector is bogged down with protests.
The increasing input from renewables will strain the stability of the whole system especially as winter sets in.
November 1 2011.

]]> Comment on Nuclear Energy in Ireland? by Glenn Wallace http://irishenergynews.com/home/index.php/2010/09/08/nuclear-energy-in-ireland/#comment-36 Glenn Wallace Mon, 06 Dec 2010 16:34:19 +0000 http://irishenergynews.com/home/?p=68#comment-36 thanks i will take your opinions on board the only thing im not convinced about is whilst i totally agree with what your saying what i would argue is that the timescales your ideas are going to take to develop, and with many other countries trying to generate the same technological centers what is the cost to the state going to be through not meeting emmisions targets , increasing fuel costs , paying of bailout debts and everything else considered can we afford not to take the easy option here maybe im wrong but i can see people being more concerned with how we can generate more energy cheaply reducing costs to the exchequre, will there be any point in developing these centers you talk of if all the educated workforce of the country can see no choice but to emigrate because living in our country is not viable financially to people anymore. Ireland is going to need fast economic growth to meet the demands of paying of debt's which is sad but true England and France have already outlined new nuclear developments, are we at risk of trying to be to adventerous for our own good. maybe i am just looking at a short term gain over longterm benifit but would it not be better that way considering the economic situation we are in presently. please dont think i am anti renewable as i would like to see nothing else than a wind powered ireland over a nuclear one maybe a government agreement to divert some of the financial gains of the fossil reliance reduction into the renewable sector could be the best way forward. p.s, this is strictly theoretically speaking i know the whole anti nuclear psyce in ireland would be to hard to overcome for anyone in power in the Dail thanks i will take your opinions on board the only thing im not convinced about is whilst i totally agree with what your saying what i would argue is that the timescales your ideas are going to take to develop, and with many other countries trying to generate the same technological centers what is the cost to the state going to be through not meeting emmisions targets , increasing fuel costs , paying of bailout debts and everything else considered can we afford not to take the easy option here maybe im wrong but i can see people being more concerned with how we can generate more energy cheaply reducing costs to the exchequre, will there be any point in developing these centers you talk of if all the educated workforce of the country can see no choice but to emigrate because living in our country is not viable financially to people anymore.
Ireland is going to need fast economic growth to meet the demands of paying of debt’s which is sad but true England and France have already outlined new nuclear developments, are we at risk of trying to be to adventerous for our own good.
maybe i am just looking at a short term gain over longterm benifit but would it not be better that way considering the economic situation we are in presently.
please dont think i am anti renewable as i would like to see nothing else than a wind powered ireland over a nuclear one maybe a government agreement to divert some of the financial gains of the fossil reliance reduction into the renewable sector could be the best way forward.
p.s, this is strictly theoretically speaking i know the whole anti nuclear psyce in ireland would be to hard to overcome for anyone in power in the Dail

]]> Comment on Nuclear Energy in Ireland? by Natalie Kehle http://irishenergynews.com/home/index.php/2010/09/08/nuclear-energy-in-ireland/#comment-35 Natalie Kehle Mon, 06 Dec 2010 16:01:18 +0000 http://irishenergynews.com/home/?p=68#comment-35 Hi Glen, I would have to agree with Dave on this one. Unfortunately, nuclear energy must considered beyond just economics and look at political and social issues too. Another interesting point on the topic is the potential for Ireland to be a center for renewable energy technology manufacturing (especially in the area of Wind turbines). Ireland has an educated labor force and would be a great place to hold wind energy research and development. This sector is greatly needed now in Ireland and going for nuclear would jeopardize that potential. Look at East Germany right now. It is the center for photo-voltaic research and manufacturing. German politics focused on turning the industry poor East Germany after the fall of the wall into a high tech renewable energy region creating thousands of jobs. Ireland has that same potential and that should be a strong point for politicians before introducing nuclear. Hi Glen,
I would have to agree with Dave on this one. Unfortunately, nuclear energy must considered beyond just economics and look at political and social issues too.
Another interesting point on the topic is the potential for Ireland to be a center for renewable energy technology manufacturing (especially in the area of Wind turbines). Ireland has an educated labor force and would be a great place to hold wind energy research and development. This sector is greatly needed now in Ireland and going for nuclear would jeopardize that potential. Look at East Germany right now. It is the center for photo-voltaic research and manufacturing. German politics focused on turning the industry poor East Germany after the fall of the wall into a high tech renewable energy region creating thousands of jobs. Ireland has that same potential and that should be a strong point for politicians before introducing nuclear.

]]> Comment on Nuclear Energy in Ireland? by David Tennyson http://irishenergynews.com/home/index.php/2010/09/08/nuclear-energy-in-ireland/#comment-34 David Tennyson Mon, 06 Dec 2010 15:27:55 +0000 http://irishenergynews.com/home/?p=68#comment-34 Glen, at the moment, Europe has placed a lot of focus on Renewable energy and infrastructure development and, for Ireland to jump off that boat would greatly damage our reputation and future in that industry. Not only this but, in terms of the future ahead of renewable energies in Ireland, it would not be a very bright one if we introduce Nuclear Energy on the island. Nuclear is a cheap way of generating energy and something that renewables would have trouble competing with. Furthermore, Nuclear energy generation would increase the level of social unrest in the country. Glen, at the moment, Europe has placed a lot of focus on Renewable energy and infrastructure development and, for Ireland to jump off that boat would greatly damage our reputation and future in that industry. Not only this but, in terms of the future ahead of renewable energies in Ireland, it would not be a very bright one if we introduce Nuclear Energy on the island. Nuclear is a cheap way of generating energy and something that renewables would have trouble competing with.
Furthermore, Nuclear energy generation would increase the level of social unrest in the country.

]]> Comment on Nuclear Energy in Ireland? by Glenn Wallace http://irishenergynews.com/home/index.php/2010/09/08/nuclear-energy-in-ireland/#comment-33 Glenn Wallace Mon, 06 Dec 2010 15:02:57 +0000 http://irishenergynews.com/home/?p=68#comment-33 David i am currently doing my dissertation on this issue and my question to u is, with the fininancial problems the state is facing currently can the building of the infastructure and generation areas for renewable energy generation be to costly and drawn out to effectivly eradicate the over reliance of fossil fuels in ireland? and could the building of a nuclear facility give us a get out of jail free card for the time being which in turn trough the drastic reduction of spending on fossil facilities give the renewable sector a better chance of developing over time. If you could help i would be interested to hear your opinion on the subject. gwallace@tranceaddict.net David i am currently doing my dissertation on this issue and my question to u is, with the fininancial problems the state is facing currently can the building of the infastructure and generation areas for renewable energy generation be to costly and drawn out to effectivly eradicate the over reliance of fossil fuels in ireland? and could the building of a nuclear facility give us a get out of jail free card for the time being which in turn trough the drastic reduction of spending on fossil facilities give the renewable sector a better chance of developing over time.
If you could help i would be interested to hear your opinion on the subject.
gwallace@tranceaddict.net

]]> Comment on What Fuel To Use (Part 1) by SeanC007 http://irishenergynews.com/home/index.php/2010/12/03/what-fuel-to-use-part-1/#comment-32 SeanC007 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:48:19 +0000 http://irishenergynews.com/home/?p=856#comment-32 Nice read, David. Well thought out and extremely informative. Besides wood burning fuels for such things as heat, it's important to note fuel efficiency with your autos. <a href="http://www.londoffadvantage.com/blog/2010/10/be-lean-be-green-johnny-londoff-chevrolet-cares-for-the-environment/" rel="nofollow">I'd like to share a blog on this very subject with you and your readers that offers some tips on how to get more out of your fuel.</a> Nice read, David. Well thought out and extremely informative.

Besides wood burning fuels for such things as heat, it’s important to note fuel efficiency with your autos. I’d like to share a blog on this very subject with you and your readers that offers some tips on how to get more out of your fuel.

]]> Comment on Protests Against Eirgrid by benjicharlie http://irishenergynews.com/home/index.php/2010/11/24/protests-against-eirgrid/#comment-31 benjicharlie Thu, 25 Nov 2010 13:02:38 +0000 http://irishenergynews.com/home/?p=728#comment-31 Heard that its all kicking off on the Channel road today 25/11/2010, I have had reports of a person been taken to hospital by ambulance as 40 to 50 Garda and special branch try and stop the peaceful protests of the residents of Rush. Re-Route Eirgrid Heard that its all kicking off on the Channel road today 25/11/2010,
I have had reports of a person been taken to hospital by ambulance as 40 to 50 Garda and special branch try and stop the peaceful protests of the residents of Rush.
Re-Route Eirgrid

]]> Comment on Wood Pellets by David Tennyson http://irishenergynews.com/home/index.php/2010/09/08/wood-pellets/#comment-9 David Tennyson Sat, 09 Oct 2010 10:24:14 +0000 http://irishenergynews.com/home/?p=13#comment-9 Josh, I completely agree with you. We need to focus on retro-fitting those old energy inefficient houses with better insulation, and heat exchanger systems in order to utilize otherwise lost heat energy. Wood pellet stoves are another option in the renewable market. They are not something that should be installed alone but rather complement another technology such as geothermal heating systems. As far as setup costs in Ireland go, I think I will write another article about this with facts, figures and investment return rates Josh, I completely agree with you. We need to focus on retro-fitting those old energy inefficient houses with better insulation, and heat exchanger systems in order to utilize otherwise lost heat energy. Wood pellet stoves are another option in the renewable market. They are not something that should be installed alone but rather complement another technology such as geothermal heating systems. As far as setup costs in Ireland go, I think I will write another article about this with facts, figures and investment return rates

]]> Comment on Nuclear Energy in Ireland? by David Tennyson http://irishenergynews.com/home/index.php/2010/09/08/nuclear-energy-in-ireland/#comment-8 David Tennyson Sat, 09 Oct 2010 10:15:39 +0000 http://irishenergynews.com/home/?p=68#comment-8 Josh, I understand that we already import energy via inter-connectors from the UK and also from central Europe. What I am trying to get across here in this article is that an actual nuclear power plant located in Ireland should be looked at as a last resort considering the fact that we should first exhaust the potential of renewable energies. Something that I feel we have yet to do. Josh, I understand that we already import energy via inter-connectors from the UK and also from central Europe. What I am trying to get across here in this article is that an actual nuclear power plant located in Ireland should be looked at as a last resort considering the fact that we should first exhaust the potential of renewable energies. Something that I feel we have yet to do.

]]> Comment on Nuclear Energy in Ireland? by Josh http://irishenergynews.com/home/index.php/2010/09/08/nuclear-energy-in-ireland/#comment-7 Josh Sat, 09 Oct 2010 08:47:57 +0000 http://irishenergynews.com/home/?p=68#comment-7 there already is nuclear energy in ireland. we are connected to the english grid in the north of ireland there already is nuclear energy in ireland. we are connected to the english grid in the north of ireland

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