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27 wind and solar farms secure Government support
Stephen Robb
Provisional results from the fourth round of the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme show that 27 wind and solar projects have successfully secured 15-year Government support.
9 September 2024 News
Only two wind turbines granted permission in last six months
Just two wind turbines in the entire country have been granted planning permission in the past six months, according to Wind Energy Ireland.
4 September 2024 News
Total of 23 applications for €40m AD grant
The €40m Biomethane Capital Grant scheme will provide 20% grants towards the cost of building a new anaerobic digestion plant or upgrading a biogas plant, up to a maximum of €5m.
Renewables outstripped by growing demand
Record demand continues to outstrip new renewable generation, according to the 2023 Energy Balance published by the SEAI, writes Stephen Robb.
4 September 2024 News
Landmark progress in biomethane – Minister Muir
A decision on funding for the second phase of the Small Business Research Initiative is due within the coming weeks, which will see the separation of slurry at scale.
4 September 2024 News
Renewable news: 131 GB projects funded, Belfast harbour and new wind farms
Stephen Robb runs through some of the key renewables news stories of the week across Ireland and beyond.
4 September 2024 News
NI gone from leaders to laggards in renewables - RenewableNI
The figures for the previous 12-month period show renewable generation accounted for 45.8% of Northern Ireland's electricity use, down 5% from 2022.
4 September 2024 Northern Ireland
83% of Ireland's energy still comes from fossil fuels - SEAI
Only around 14% of our energy comes from renewables, but electricity imported from interconnectors is helping to reduce overall energy emissions, according to the SEAI.
2 September 2024 News
Renewable news: An Bord Pleanála staff, natural gas and Gort series 2
Stephen Robb runs through some of the key renewables news stories of the week.
28 August 2024 News
Grid challenges hit solar rollout
Many farmers are disappointed when they find out they cannot install the size of solar PV system they want due to grid limitations, writes Stephen Robb.
28 August 2024 Renewables
Ireland’s stretched electricity grid scuppers Google’s data centre plans
The existing insufficient capacity in the electricity network and the lack of significant on-site renewable energy to power the data centre were among the reasons for refusal.
28 August 2024 News
Over 900 acres of solar farms get green light
Four solar farm projects, which span over 900 acres in Louth, Tipperary, Meath and Cork, have been given the green light.
26 August 2024 News