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Electronic device sales nearly triple as vapes and solar panels drive market growth

Electronic device sales nearly triple as vapes and solar panels drive market growth

Irish households purchased a record 93 million electronic devices in 2024, representing a dramatic surge in consumer appetite for electrical goods driven primarily by the popularity of vaping products and renewable energy installations. The figures, released by Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Ireland, show that electronic device sales have increased by 75% over the … Read more

New planning permission exemptions for rooftop solar panels on homes and other buildings

Houses, regardless of location, may now install unlimited solar panels on their rooftops without any requirement for planning permission (subject to certain conditions) Exemptions also apply to rooftops of industrial buildings, business premises, community and educational buildings, places of worship, health buildings, libraries, certain public utility sites, and farms. Certain restrictions continue to apply, including … Read more