Category Archives: Renewables

LIT Tipperary takes the lead in Sustainable Energy Technologies

“Ireland has an opportunity to take the lead in the development of Smart Sustainable Technologies which will benefit energy security, sustainable development and the creation of employment” according to Dr Liam Noonan the programme chair of the Computing degree in … Continue reading

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Retro fit Air Tightness project update – lessons learned so far

I have just completed the knee wall/ crawl space area of our dormer house using the vario air tightness system. I find the Vario protape ideal for attaching the membrane to the timber beams and the masonay wall and I … Continue reading

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Heat your home with irish timber instead of imported oil

With heating oil heading beyond 90 cent a litre. Irish home owners should give serious consideration to heating their homes with solid fuel stoves with back boilers. The fuel can be sourced from Irish timber growers such as ash thinnings and is … Continue reading

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Retrofitting- an air tightness solution

a pressure and infrared assessment revealed significant convection loops and heat loss due to air movement in our dormer house. We have decided to implement an isover vario air tightness solution. Which means constructing a warm roof. The insulation under … Continue reading

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Software Development graduates are in demand in Ireland

With the news today that AOL is to hire another 20 software engineers (They hired 50 in June) and the fact that Amazon are looking for Java developers, I am still surprised that the interest in software development and ICT … Continue reading

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iButtons – miniaturising the monitoring of building environments

I am experimenting with a Maxim iButton with a view to incorporating the device into our new computing degree in Smart Sustainable Energy Curriculum in Tipperary Institute. “The iButton is a computer chip enclosed in a 16mm thick stainless steel can. … Continue reading

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Smart green retrofit electricians needed for the irish market

Houston Neal at electrical estimating software advice has a great article about the potential work out there in America for electricians who can provide technology to assist in the reduction of energy for homes and businesses. The article cites several sources … Continue reading

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Smart Home’s connected technology will help drive house sales

Constructech.com reports that a smart home is more attractive to buyers, who are looking for value add services being integrated into their prospective purchase. “Industry data suggests three areas of connected home technology will fuel consumer demand moving forward, including home … Continue reading

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ESB Networks have a requirement for graduates who can integrate IT applications with renewable/sustainable energy

On the 16th April 2009: the ESB announced a series of initiatives to create and sustain up to 6,000 jobs and training opportunities in the economy. Up to 3,700 new jobs will be created outside the company in Ireland, supporting … Continue reading

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Careers in the Smart Green Economy and the requirement for graduates who can integrate IT with sustainable energy

Minister Eamon Ryan has identified an important niche in the green sector that Ireland can be a world class leader in. The development of applications that can integrate with sustainable energy sources and devices is a rapidly growing area. Environmental … Continue reading

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