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an Irish environmental team.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ireland?
A technical guide to calculating solar PV yield in the Irish climate: irradiation, latitude, cloud cover, tilt, shading, temperature and system losses — and what a panel realistically produces here.
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Remediation Phase at Roche Clarecastle commences
Remediation Phase at Roche Clarecastle commences In 2020, Verde Environmental Consultants Limited commenced a five-year contract with Roche Ireland Limited to provide Environmental…
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Verde team gathering!
Great to have some of the Verde staff together in the one room as they attend an in-house training day at our Head Office in Wicklow having travelled from our Galway, Mayo and Cork offices.
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Verde Solar take a Stand at National Ploughing Championships
Verde Solar take a Stand at National Ploughing Championships Investing in solar power for your farm is good for your pocket and the environment.
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Verde Environmental Consultants expands their team
Verde Environmental Consultants expands their team Verde Environmental Consultants is delighted to welcome Matthew Faulkner as an Environmental Consultant, based in our Kilcoole office. Matthew has a BSc.
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We’re Hiring – Dewatering Technicians
Due to recent project wins and a strong order book, Verde Environmental Consultants Ltd is looking to recruit a Dewatering Technician based at our Wicklow office who is committed to helping the growth of the business.
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Fresh Water Pearl Mussel Survey
On a beautiful summer’s day in Co. Galway, Dr Gary Canny (Verde Remediation Services) and Dr Monica Sullivan (Jennings O’Donovan & Partners Ltd) carry out a Fresh Water Pearl Mussel Survey…
Read moreVerde Environmental Consultants welcome new member to their team
Verde Environmental Consultants welcome new member to their team Verde Environmental Consultants is delighted to welcome Megan Tallon as an Environmental Consultant, based in our Kilcoole office. Megan has a BSc.
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Verde presents at OHSI Annual Conference
Verde’s Gary Canny presented on “Oil Spill Investigation and Remediation – Ensuring worker protection, monitoring exposure to hydrocarbons and setting suitable guidance values” at the…
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Verde participate at Be Career Curious Event, ATU Sligo
Gary Canny (left) and Pat Taaffe of Verde Remediation Services participated in the Atlantic Technological University ‘Be Career Curious’ event where students get a valuable opportunity to…
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We’re Hiring! Environmental Scientist
Verde Remediation Services are looking to hire an Environmental Scientist for either its Wicklow or Galway office.
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Happy International Women’s Day 2023!
Wishing our female colleagues in Verde a Happy International Women’s Day! Hillary Freeney | Clare Whitely | Carol-Anne Hernon | Orlagh Hackett | Jacqui O’Shea | Rebecca Bradford | Priscilla…
Read moreVerde Staff give of their time to transform Greystones Park
Verde Staff give of their time to transform Greystones Park Well done to the 36 members of Verde’s staff that travelled from our offices and sites all over the country to volunteer their…
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We’re hiring – Dewatering Technician
WE’RE HIRING! Due to recent project wins and a strong order book, Verde Environmental Consultants Ltd is looking to recruit a Dewatering Technician based at our Wicklow office who is…
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Verde meets with Minister for the Environment, Federal Republic of Nigeria
Paul Van den Bergh and Canny Gary of Verde were honoured to meet with the Minister for the Environment, 🇳🇬 Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mohammed Hassan Abdullahi (3rd on right) on a…
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Client Review
Well done to Clare Whitely, Remediation Project Leader and her team Cian Corcoran, Seamus Olohan and Cronan Costin on another successful completion of an #oilspill remediation project – this one based in Roscrea, Co.
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Site Assessment
John Lyons of Verde Environmental Consultants getting his hands dirty undertaking a site assessment in Dublin.
Read moreVerde appoints Senior Environmental Consultant
Verde appoints Senior Environmental Consultant Verde Environmental Consultants are delighted to announce the appointment of Barra Kunz as Senior Environmental Consultant. Barra will be based in our Kilcoole, Co.
Read moreVerde announced Sub-Contractor of the Month
Verde announced Sub-Contractor of the Month Verde Environmental Consultants were proud to be announced Sub-Contractor of the Month for August 2022 by JJ Rhatigan Building Contractors for…
Read moreSoil Testing at decommissioned Service Station
Soil Testing at decommissioned Service Station Rebecca Bradford and Vytautas Sakinis of Verde Environmental Consultants undertaking drilling works to collect soil samples to determine the…
Read moreDewatering on the site of Ireland’s Tallest Building
Dewatering on the site of Ireland’s Tallest Building Verde Environmental Consultants are providing dewatering services on the site of what will be Ireland’s tallest building at 90m.
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Verde commences 5 year contract with Roche Ireland Limited to provide Environmental Consultancy services
Verde Environmental Consultants Limited recently commenced a five year contract with Roche Ireland Limited to provide Environmental Consultancy services at their Clarecastle Pharmaceutical Plant .
Read moreCleaning products impact urban air pollution – say scientists
Cleaning products impact urban air pollution – say scientists Chemicals in household cleaning products, paints and perfumes could now rival motor vehicles as the top contributor to urban…
Read moreMany Irish cities to face more extreme weather conditions by 2100
Many Irish cities to face more extreme weather conditions by 2100 European cities, including Cork, Waterford, and Derry, will face extreme weather conditions such as droughts, heat waves…
Read moreIreland has most new installed wind capacity in EU
Wind energy was the most installed form of power generation in Europe in 2017, according to a report from Wind Europe.
Read moreLess than half of Irish households get their home heating serviced every year.
Oil is the most prominent home heating fuel in Ireland, particularly in rural areas, with over 700,000 homes using it as their main heating source.
Read moreEU ambassadors approve new rules on waste management and recycling
EU ambassadors approve new rules on waste management and recycling EU ambassadors endorsed the provisional agreement on the four legislative proposals of the waste package reached with the…
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Tips to help keep your oil tank and oil from freezing
Tips to help keep your oil tank and oil from freezing With snow and freezing temperatures forecast this week, we have some tips to help keep your oil tank and oil from freezing.
Read moreEnvironmental Due Diligence
This post originally hosted a short video introducing Verdé’s environmental due diligence service. The video is no longer available from the original media library.
Read moreEnvironmental, Social and Governance climbs limited partners’ due diligence agenda
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are increasingly important to companies and their stakeholders, particularly in the private equity (PE) industry.
Read moreEPA to set up new air quality monitoring stations in Galway
EPA to set up new air quality monitoring stations in Galway The EPA is working in conjunction with Galway City Council and NUIG to set up new air quality monitoring stations throughout Galway City.
Read moreCork County Council ‘can’t cope’ with noise complaints
© Irish Examiner Ltd. – Monday 19th February 2018 Many residents in Co Cork are experiencing excessive noise pollution as a monitoring agency lacks sufficient personnel to enforce legislation, described as “inadequate”.
Read moreOptimizing Environmental Due Diligence in Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Article courtesy of Commercial Property Executive, 13th February 2018 To accurately determine the extent of environmental impact on a property, it’s important to understand both current and historical tenant operations.
Read moreEnvironmental Remediation Technology Market will be Massively Influenced by Macroeconomic Factors
Environmental remediation refers to restoration of soil, groundwater , sediment, or surface water, which is contaminated by any form of pollutants, and is impacting negative ill effects on…
Read moreEngineers Week – Protecting the House Buyer
Verde Remediation Services’ Environmental Engineer Clare Whitely will be on the panel for the forthcoming public lecture on “Protecting the House Buyer” hosted by Engineers Ireland…
Read moreSoil Recovery Waste Acceptance Criteria – EPA Draft Guidance Note
In December 2017, the EPA issued a draft Guidance Note on Soil Recovery Waste Acceptance Criteria .
Read moreEU acts to improve water quality and reduce plastic pollution
The move is aimed at improving confidence in local tap water and wean people off bottles, which are among the most common plastic items found on European beaches.
Read moreEPA IE / IPC Licence Form Now Online
The EPA Licence Application Form is now online. To apply for an Industrial Emissions (IE), Integrated Pollution Control (IPC) or Waste Licence – or a revised licence – you must use the online application form.
Read moreAppropriate Assessment
More and more, we are being asked to carry out appropriate assessments on development sites by our clients.
Read moreVerde pitches its support for the Ireland Legends match!
On February 24 th , to celebrate the 30 th Anniversary of that wonderful day in Stuttgart when Ireland Beat England 1-0, a Republic of Ireland International Legends selection featuring such…
Read moreEnvironmental Impact Assessment
Environmental Impact Assessment Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is the process of examining the anticipated environmental effects of a proposed project – from consideration of…
Read moreLead by example! #loveyourcup
We are loving our new reusable thermal coffee mug issued to all Verde staff. A great incentive for staff to move away from disposable single-use cups – most of which cannot be recycled…
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Minister Opens Verde’s new Facility in Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow
Minister for Health, Simon Harris T.D. officially opened the new offices and lab facility of environmental consultants Verde today in Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow.
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When it comes to investing in property developments or acquisitions, invest in environmental due diligence.
When it comes to investing in property developments or acquisitions, environmental due diligence can save your client an unpleasant shock and much expense, says Kevin Cleary, Operations…
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Verde Expands in Cork
Pictured at the launch of Verde’s new Cork Offices are (L-R) Donal Hogan (Senior Hydrogeologist), Annie Fitzgibbon (Business Development Manager with Cork Chamber of Commerce), Clare…
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Mopping up Oil Spills showed Verde the way to clean up
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Verde sponsors King of Greystones Triathlon
Verde is delighted to announce that it will be the main sponsor for the 16th King of Greystones Triathlon taking place on Sunday 30th July in Greystones, Co.
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Verde will help clean up polluted Ogoniland in Nigerian venture
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Verde signs Joint Venture agreement with PW Nigeria
Verde is delighted to announce that it has signed a joint venture agreement with PW Nigeria, one of the largest civil engineering contractors in Nigeria.
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Verde presented with Certificate of Membership from Geoscience Ireland
Verde Environmental Group was delighted to be presented with a Certificate of Membership from Geoscience Ireland recently.
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