Renewables

Community plans protest over solar and wind farms

A number of rural community groups are joining forces in a new alliance seeking planning changes for solar and wind farms.

NEWS 18 June 2025

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Solar-approved land with €47,000 annual lease for sale

Solar-approved land with €47,000 annual lease for sale

NEWS 18 June 2025

First Irish biomethane day event to be held next week

First Irish biomethane day event to be held next week

NEWS 18 June 2025

Another potential sale of Irish onshore windfarms

Another potential sale of Irish onshore windfarms

Another potential sale of Irish onshore windfarms

NEWS 11 June 2025

Frustration over loss of emissions credits to farming

Frustration over loss of emissions credits to farming

Frustration over loss of emissions credits to farming

RENEWABLES 11 June 2025

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Why has Mayo become Ireland’s green gas capital?

Why has Mayo become Ireland’s green gas capital?

Mayo might not seem the obvious location for an anaerobic digestion and hydrogen industry, but given its significant gas infrastructure, the case quickly becomes clear, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 29 May 2025

Northern Ireland sees drop in renewable energy output

Northern Ireland sees drop in renewable energy output

What we’re seeing here is death by a thousand cuts, a steady decline in renewable generation in Northern Ireland at a time when the trajectory should be soaring.

NEWS 29 May 2025

Colm McCarthy: should lower-emitting countries change their climate duties?

Colm McCarthy: should lower-emitting countries change their climate duties?

Ireland will adhere to whatever EU policy emerges for the longer term, but will struggle to get back on track.

VIEWPOINTS 29 May 2025

2030 emissions targets – set up to fail?

2030 emissions targets – set up to fail?

Delays in the planning system, limited grid capacity, connection hold-ups and sluggish policy development are now beginning to bite, according to the latest projections from the EPA.

RENEWABLES 29 May 2025

Mayo to become green gas leader with new plant

Mayo to become green gas leader with new plant

Planning permission has been approved for a new multimillion euro hydrogen plant and energy centre in Killala, Mayo.

RENEWABLES 29 May 2025

Up to €30,000 available in new community energy upgrade fund

Up to €30,000 available in new community energy upgrade fund

Under the scheme, eligible communities can apply for grants ranging from €3,000 to €30,000 to carry out energy upgrades.

RENEWABLES 29 May 2025

Costs of rooftop solar to be examined at IFA roadshow

Costs of rooftop solar to be examined at IFA roadshow

Farmers attending will hear from those who have already installed rooftop solar, learning about their experience, costs, benefits and practical insights into how it’s working on their farms.

RENEWABLES 29 May 2025

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'Powering the Future of Farming'

EverPower and Arrabawn Tipperary Co-op announced a strategic solar energy partnership to ‘Power the Future of Farming’. The new alliance will roll out renewable energy across farms and agribusinesses.

'Powering the Future of Farming'

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