Energy

Growing apples under solar panels in a dual-purpose German orchard

Solar panels are now that cheap in Germany that it gives growers a real opportunity to use the panel surface in a different way, German farmer Christian Nachtwey tells Claire McCormack.

FEATURE 4 February 2026

Growing apples under solar panels in a dual-purpose German orchard

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Rare metals shortage a threat to EU energy goals

Rare metals shortage a threat to EU energy goals

NEWS 4 February 2026

Irish wind and solar farms sold in €1.4bn deal

Irish wind and solar farms sold in €1.4bn deal

RENEWABLES 4 February 2026

Solar pipeline hits nearly 4,000ac in January

Solar pipeline hits nearly 4,000ac in January

Solar pipeline hits nearly 4,000ac in January

RENEWABLES 4 February 2026

Ørsted to sell European onshore business for €1.4bn

Ørsted to sell European onshore business for €1.4bn

Ørsted to sell European onshore business for €1.4bn

NEWS 2 February 2026

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Ireland's wind revolution – what’s in it for farmers?

Ireland's wind revolution – what’s in it for farmers?

As wind and energy infrastructure continues to roll out, the key question is, what does it mean for farmers?

RENEWABLES 28 December 2025

2026 to be record-breaking year for new wind farms

2026 to be record-breaking year for new wind farms

2026 could potentially be a record-breaking year for wind energy in Ireland, with 3,600MW of winds farms in construction, planning or awaiting the next auction in the states support scheme.

RENEWABLES 28 December 2025

Over 33,000 Solar PV Scheme grants awarded in 2025

Over 33,000 Solar PV Scheme grants awarded in 2025

2025 proved to be a record year for the SEAI Solar PV Scheme in 2025 with over 33,000 grants awarded.

RENEWABLES 28 December 2025

Green diesel hovers around €0.90/l

Green diesel hovers around €0.90/l

Green diesel prices have started out the year on a reasonably steady footing, hovering around €0.90/l including VAT, while white diesel and petrol prices are faced with further tax increases.

NEWS 28 December 2025

Building good habits before calving begins

Building good habits before calving begins

With the start of calving in sight, Daire Cregg looks at how farmers can make the most of the last few quieter weeks to reflect on 2025 and start preparing their minds and bodies for the months ahead.

MANAGEMENT 28 December 2025

Do ice-bank bulk tanks makes sense with solar?

Do ice-bank bulk tanks makes sense with solar?

Aidan Brennan chats to Teagasc research John Upton about the payback for ice-bank bulk tanks with solar electricity generation.

MILK QUALITY 28 December 2025

Listen: was 2025 a good year for renewables?

Listen: was 2025 a good year for renewables?

Stephen Robb sits down with Barry Caslin, energy and rural development specialist at Teagasc, to ask whether 2025 will be remembered as a positive year for renewable energy development.

PODCAST 28 December 2025

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Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

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