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Northern Ireland
Gas from separated slurry at scale in NI
Stephen Robb
Northern Ireland has a bold plan to tackle agriculture’s nutrients problem, while building a new biomethane industry, writes Stephen Robb
18 September 2024 News
73% of energy professionals say market uncertainty a barrier to finance
73% of energy professionals believe market uncertainty is the biggest barrier to financing new renewable technologies in Ireland, followed by planning challenges, according to new survey results.
16 September 2024 News
Ploughing talk to focus on large- and small-scale solar and AD
A panel discussion will take place at the Irish Farmers Journal stand on Tuesday at 3 pm, focusing on both large-scale and small-scale AD solar PV and what the mean for your farm.
Visit the Irish Farmers Journal stand
Adam Woods takes a look at what’s happening on the Irish Farmers Journal stand at the 2024 National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co Laois.
13 September 2024 News
'Farmers have been really good to us'
With less than a week to go to Ploughing 2024, Amy Forde spoke to assistant managing director of the NPA, Anna Marie McHugh, ahead of the event.
11 September 2024 News
Anaerobic digestion: gearing up for phase two in Northern Ireland
Having already established an AD sector, Northern Ireland is now firmly focused on the next stage of development: creating a biomethane industry.
11 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Government support for 27 wind and solar farms
27 wind and solar farms have been successful in the latest round of the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme and will receive support for 15 years.
11 September 2024 News
RHI tariff rise worth £5,000 to claimants
The change will increase the annual cost of RHI from £5m to £15m, although it remains well within the available budget from the UK Treasury of £33m.
11 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Key questions to ask when considering solar PV
If you're considering solar PV, Stephen Robb highlights the key questions you should ask suppliers.
11 September 2024 Renewables
IFA to take renewables seriously
In a positive move, I understand that the IFA held a meeting this week on the formation of a new renewables working group.
11 September 2024 Dealer
Get your head around renewables at the Ploughing
The Ploughing is a time to kick tires, ask questions and think about what could work on your farm, and it’s no different for renewables, writes Stephen Robb
11 September 2024 Ploughing Championships
350ac solar farm proposed for Kerry
The project, which will be jointly owned by ESB Solar and the Irish developer Harmony Solar Ireland, is located across three land parcels in north Kerry.
11 September 2024 News