UK and Ireland sign 'landmark' energy transition co-operation agreement

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Claire Coutinho (R) with her Irish counterpart Eamon Ryan | Credit: Rosie Hallam / DESNZ
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Claire Coutinho (R) with her Irish counterpart Eamon Ryan | Credit: Rosie Hallam / DESNZ

New memorandum of understanding aims to boost both states’ efforts to accelerate renewables development, deploy new interconnectors, and enhance energy security

The British and Irish governments yesterday signed two new memorandums of understanding (MoUs) designed to enhance energy security and accelerate decarbonisation efforts on both sides of the Irish Sea....

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