Renewables

Just 2% of Ireland free of wind farm constraints

A new study has identified that just 2% of Ireland faces no constraints for new wind farm developments, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 7 May 2025

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Construction starts on Ørsted’s second Irish solar farm

Construction starts on Ørsted’s second Irish solar farm

RENEWABLES 7 May 2025

Regulators urged to 'catch up' on renewables

Regulators urged to 'catch up' on renewables

NEWS 4 May 2025

Unforeseen delays plague key biomass and biogas policies

Unforeseen delays plague key biomass and biogas policies

Unforeseen delays plague key biomass and biogas policies

RENEWABLES 30 April 2025

Biomass essential to Europe’s energy mix - new report

Biomass essential to Europe’s energy mix - new report

Biomass essential to Europe’s energy mix - new report

RENEWABLES 28 April 2025

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Our growing electricity demand

Our growing electricity demand

Electricity is already more expensive in Ireland than in competitor countries and will become more so if government fails to align planning policy with cost containment.

VIEWPOINTS 18 April 2025

Nephin Renewable Gas makes its mark

Nephin Renewable Gas makes its mark

After officially launching in 2024, the company has four large-scale anaerobic digestion plants in the planning system in Ireland, with more on the way.

RENEWABLES 18 April 2025

Wind supplies 38% of Ireland's electricity so far in 2025

Wind supplies 38% of Ireland's electricity so far in 2025

March Wind Energy report shows that Irish wind farms provided 38% of the country’s electricity over the first quarter of 2025.

RENEWABLES 18 April 2025

Limerick group at odds with biogas developer

Limerick group at odds with biogas developer

The group claims that the details of the public information event on the proposed AD plant were vague, but the developer said it welcomed many local residents at the event.

NEWS 18 April 2025

Getting your TAMS solar application right

Getting your TAMS solar application right

Stephen Robb examines the key points farmers need to know that could delay their TAMS solar application.

RENEWABLES 18 April 2025

Solar installers confident despite sector challenges

Solar installers confident despite sector challenges

Stephen Robb speaks to some of the leading solar PV suppliers about the prospects of solar energy on farms.

RENEWABLES 18 April 2025

Biocore: turning sludge into power

Biocore: turning sludge into power

Stephen Robb visits Biocore Environmental in Roscommon, which uses wastewater sludge as feedstock for its anaerobic digestion.

RENEWABLES 18 April 2025

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Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

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