Today, ESB Networks has announced that it has 1,000 MW (one Giga Watt) of electricity storage connected to Ireland’s network. This figure includes 731.5 MW of battery storage projects and 292 MW from Turlough Hill pumped storage power station – which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Energy storage facilities are connected across the grid, to both the Transmission and Distribution systems, managed by EirGrid and ESB Networks. One Giga Watt of energy storage is enough to power the equivalent of approximately 450,000 homes for one hour, typically during peaks in demand or when fre ..read more

Generative AI (GenAI) and AI will significantly transform industries in Ireland, according to 70% of respondents to the Dell Technologies Innovation Catalyst Research. Based on responses from 6,600 IT and business decision-makers across 40 countries, including 100 in Ireland, the research suggests that while there is broad optimism for AI and GenAI, the extent to which organisations are prepared for the rapid pace of change varies greatly. 71% say they are well positioned competitively and have a solid strategy in place to harness the power of AI. Moreover, nine in 10 (92%) think organisatio ..read more

A new report released by The Stepstone Group, parent company of IrishJobs, reveals that Ireland has fallen four places to rank 36 in the most attractive countries for professionals across the globe to work. Published in partnership with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and The Network, a global alliance of more than 70 leading recruitment websites, the study titled Decoding Global Talent 2024, is based on survey data from more than 150,000 workforce respondents from 188 countries, including 1,746 respondents in Ireland, and is the fourth instalment in a series, the previous editions having been ..read more

Huawei Ireland has launched the 2024 edition of its flagship talent programme, ‘Seeds for the Future’. Third-level students studying STEM subjects or Leaving Certificate students considering a third-level course in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) are eligible to apply. Seeds for the Future is Huawei’s globally-recognised Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) flagship programme, the longest-running CSR initiative across the world. This program seeks to develop local talent, share knowledge, increase ICT sector awareness & enthusiasm, and foster digital community building ..read more

GOGLA is excited to announce that 18 African companies have been selected to participate in the 2nd edition of ELEVATE, an Africa-focused investment readiness programme for locally-owned and managed off-grid solar companies, supported by GET.invest, a European programme which mobilises investments in renewable energy, supported by the European Union, Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Austria. African Clean Energy Leaders ELEVATE helps bridge the gap between African companies and international networks and financiers, and enhance their investor readiness, by offerin ..read more

An Earth Day Survey by Swappie Highlights Urgent Need for E-waste Education as the World’s Generation of E-waste Rises Five Times Faster than Documented E-waste Recycling As the world celebrates Earth Day, Swappie, Europe’s largest iPhone refurbisher, has unveiled a dire need to educate people about the impact of e-waste. This alarm bell comes as a study by the United Nations reveals that a record 62 million tonnes of e-waste was produced in 2022, up 82% from 2010; on track to rise another 32%, to 82 million tonnes, in 2030. The challenges of dealing with E-waste Swappie did a pan-Europe com ..read more

In this era of scientific breakthroughs, particularly with the emergence of artificial intelligence, one would reasonably expect parallel gains in women’s rights and other human rights. However, as I turn to YouTube each day and tune into the news, I’m greeted by the spectacle of a MAGA clown of a former president, grumbling and blustering during breaks in his criminal trial. Amidst his rants, I can’t help but notice how the rhetoric of his supporters often undermines the progress of women’s rights, casting shadows of regression over what should be an era of advancement. Amidst these complex ..read more

Nine in 10 (90%) Irish executives anticipate a medium to high impact to their organisation’s business processesin the next three years as a direct result of generative AI chatbots, with almost two in five (39%) reporting it as transformational change, according to Accenture’s annual Technology Vision Report for 2024. Accenture’s Technology Vision 2024: “Human by Design: How AI Unleashes the Next Level of Human Potential”, which is run across 20 countries and 21 industries, revealed that 97% of Irish executives agree that the capabilities of AI are expanding, moving from assisting to act ..read more

Sustainability has become a central focus in many workplaces, especially environmental sustainability, with businesses striving to make their offices more energy-efficient or eco-friendly. In 2021, the UN reported that the tech industry was responsible for 2-3% of global carbon emissions and this figure is expected to rise in the future. Tech environments, such as data centres, use staggering amounts of energy and unfortunately, this cannot be avoided all that much. However, it is possible for tech environments to adopt a more sustainable method of operating by looking at other elements of e ..read more

Longford County Council has announced the launch of ‘Perfectly Located Longford’, a new investment brochure aimed at attracting businesses to County Longford. The brochure was launched by Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Colm Murray, joined by the elected members. Available to read at LocalEnterprise.ie/Longford, ‘Perfectly Located Longford’ offers a roadmap to help businesses see how to successfully set up or expand into County Longford. Included within the brochure are inspiring local business success stories and information on business supports. It also profiles County Longford ..read more