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Fresh assessment of data centre policy needed

The portion of electricity usage devoted to data centres has already risen to around 20%, compared to 3 or 4% in the typical European country.

11 December 2024 VIEWPOINTS

Renewable electricity generation in NI falls

Renewables accounted for 44.5% of total electricity consumption in Northern Ireland, a decrease of 2.9% from the previous year

9 December 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND

Farmers told AD can cut reliance on fertiliser

Biolectric claims that its systems can help address farm emissions, water quality and ammonia issues.

4 December 2024 RENEWABLES

400ac solar farm starts planning bid in Meath

The 400ac Fyanstown Solar Farm, set to be developed by global renewables developer BayWa-re, will involve land from seven landowners near Kells, Co Meath.

4 December 2024 NEWS

New wind farm set for Cork

The 50:50 partnership between the Danish developer and Irish semi-state companies will see the construction of 16 wind turbines up to 185 metres tall between Millstreet and Macroom, Cork.

2 December 2024 RENEWABLES
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700ac bog solar farm nears completion

Bord na Móna and ESB are nearing completion of the largest solar farm in Europe to be built on cutover peatland in Kildare

27 November 2024 NEWS

Grid constraints mean 2024 will see reduction in wind generation

Wind Energy Ireland pointed out that despite 2023 being a record year for wind generation, this figure is expected to fall in 2024, partly due to the electricity grid not being strong enough.

25 November 2024 NEWS

Teagasc in the market for electric cars

Teagasc is looking to add electric vehicles to add to its fleet. Will the authority now need solar panels to power them?

20 November 2024 DEALER

Renewed focus on small-scale wind at conference next week

Small-scale commercial wind turbines would be suitable for many farmers across Ireland, but changes to a new scheme aimed at supporting them will be needed, the conference will hear.

20 November 2024 NEWS