We will be attending the local expo in Glasnevin Dublin which is organised as a means of bringing local communities and businesses together in a spirit of co-operation. We will be at the event to show how energy co-operatives can benefit urban as well as rural communities. “Local Expo is about supporting your local area, supporting local[…]
Rónán MacGiolla Phárdaig was interviewed on RTE Radio’s Morning Ireland today explaining the Aran Island ‘ renewable energy research environment’ initiative which Fuinnneamh Árainn is promoting with Energy Co-ops Ireland. The interview is available on the RTE player (August 14th in the archives) and also as a MP3 here Three members of the new Aran Islands Energy Co-operative, Fuinneamh[…]
Following the formal establishment of Comharchumann Fuinnimh Oileáin Árainn (Aran Islands Energy Cooperative) the Aran Islands in partnership with Energy Co-operatives Ireland is set to announce that it will be Ireland’s first living energy technology development centre (Irish Times coverage of the announcement). It will actively engage with technology developers to trial new innovations in[…]
Westmill Solar Co-operative, established in March 2011, is intended to enable community ownership of its soon to be constructed 5MW solar park on the Oxfordshire/Wiltshire border. The Solar Farm opened a share offer from 23rd June last prioritising locals who wished to purchase shares in the scheme. After receiving more than 1600 share applications, Westmill[…]