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The latest renewables news and developments from the Irish Farmers Journal. Keep up to date witih the latest technology in the renewable energy sector.

Plans unveiled for Ireland’s biggest biogas plant in Carlow

Greengate Biogas has announced plans to build Ireland's biggest AD plant in Powerstown, Carlow, processing 700,000t of cattle and pig slurry, farmyard straw manure and poultry manure annually.

NEWS 12 March 2025

All-island bioeconomy summit to take place in May

The event this year will focus on areas such as blue bio-based economy, commercial bio-based economy development and replacing fossil fuel products with new bio-based products.

RENEWABLES 12 March 2025

Locals left in the dark over gas power plant plans

Residents in Kentstown, Meath, feel they have been left in the dark about proposals for a new 180MW gas-fired power plant and have vowed to fight it, Stephen Robb Reports

RENEWABLES 12 March 2025

Permission refused for AD plant in Dublin after approval lapses

Country Crest, which has now appealed the decision, had originally secured planning approval for an anaerobic digestion plant on the site in 2012, but this lapsed in 2023.

RENEWABLES 12 March 2025

SEAI Energy Show takes place this week

The annual two-day event returns to the RDS this week and will be a key event for all energy professionals

RENEWABLES 12 March 2025

Kildare community unites again solar and battery plans

A proposed 583ac solar farm and battery energy storage system near Kilcock, Kildare, has become the latest renewables project to see members of a community unite to stop it.

RENEWABLES 12 March 2025

Solar move for one of Ireland’s largest dairy farms confirmed

The Cork-based Browne family said they will now “rethink” the future of their farm with a view to leading the way in sustainability.

NEWS 12 March 2025

Permission granted for ESB and Coillte wind farm in Donegal

The 15-turbine wind farm will be the biggest on the Inishowen peninsula, but, according to an inspector at An Bord Pleanála, could pose a risk to the environment

RENEWABLES 12 March 2025

GAA clarifies position on community solar farms

The new service by the Community Climate Change is designed to assist GAA clubs and other community groups in developing renewable energy projects owned by their members

RENEWABLES 12 March 2025

New for 2025: Syngenta enters grassland market with CASPER ®

Syngenta Ireland recently launched CASPER®, a new broadleaved weed herbicide for newly sown and established grassland.

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Semi-state eyes up the Kildare gas site

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Appealed AD plant is next step for Country Crest

Minister vows to engage with farmers on renewables

Plans unveiled for Ireland’s biggest biogas plant in Carlow

Plans unveiled for Ireland’s biggest biogas plant in Carlow

All-island bioeconomy summit to take place in May

All-island bioeconomy summit to take place in May

MOST READ STORIES

Plans unveiled for Ireland’s biggest biogas plant in Carlow

All-island bioeconomy summit to take place in May

Locals left in the dark over gas power plant plans

Permission refused for AD plant in Dublin after approval lapses

SEAI Energy Show takes place this week

Kildare community unites again solar and battery plans

Solar move for one of Ireland’s largest dairy farms confirmed

Permission granted for ESB and Coillte wind farm in Donegal

GAA clarifies position on community solar farms

New for 2025: Syngenta enters grassland market with CASPER ®

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