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Cultural Heritage in Planning: Protecting Our Past While Shaping the Future
Integrated Heritage Planning for Responsible Development Built heritage and cultural landscapes are powerful symbols of identity, community, and history. For developers and infrastructure providers, recognising and addressing heritage assets at the outset of a project is not only a regulatory requirement, but a strategic opportunity to deliver more sustainable, sensitive, and ultimately approvable schemes. At…
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UK & Ireland: Decarbonisation Progress and The Road Ahead
Delivering on Climate Commitments As we approach a critical milestone – the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement; governments, markets, and communities are revisiting the commitments made to limit global temperature rise and transition to sustainable energy economies. Within this agreement, the United Kingdom and Ireland have made substantial progress, yet remain at risk of…
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Artificial Intelligence in Environmental Planning
The Evolving Role of AI in Sustainable Development Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming how we analyse data, forecast risks, and plan complex built environment projects. In environmental planning, where balancing economic development with ecological and social responsibility is key, AI is already delivering enhanced insight and operational efficiency. At Entrust Services, we view AI as…
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Harnessing the Skies – Advancing Solar Energy Through Precision Drone Surveying in Ireland
Unlocking Efficiency for Solar Development As Ireland accelerates toward decarbonisation, solar energy offers a scalable, low-impact solution to diversify our national energy mix. However, successful solar development relies on accurate site assessment, efficient data acquisition, and informed environmental planning. At Entrust Services, we use advanced drone technology as part of our survey methodology, delivering high-resolution…
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Advanced Geospatial Solutions for Renewable Energy Planning
As demand for renewable energy accelerates, large-scale projects such as wind and solar farms offer significant opportunities but also present planning challenges. One of the primary hurdles in energy project development is assessing visual, environmental, and social impacts to ensure sustainability and community buy-in. At Entrust Services, we provide advanced geospatial solutions that integrate: ●…
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Ireland’s National Biomethane Strategy 2024: What It Means for Renewable Energy and Sustainability
On 28th May 2024, Ireland introduced its first-ever National Biomethane Strategy, setting ambitious targets to develop the country’s biomethane industry. The government aims to produce 5.7 terawatt-hours (TWh) of biomethane annually by 2030, tripling the target set in 2019. Given that Ireland currently produces just 0.075 TWh, this new strategy marks a significant milestone in…
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