Renewables

Around one third of Ireland’s electricity came from wind energy last year, saving around €1.2 bn in gas in 2024, according to Wind Energy Ireland.

The company had planned to hold an information event on Wednesday 19th to share information about its planned AD project at Ballyvass, Kildare, but received information of planned disruption

It’s been a strong start to the year, with multiple large scale solar farms navigating their way through he planning system, some with more success than others, writes Stephen Robb

There has been growing speculation that many of the anaerobic digestion projects which received capital grant won’t be built, but the department remain confident writes Stephen Robb

The group said that it estimates that there is enough roof space on farms and businesses to install over 3,000MW of renewable energy without losing even one acre of good land from food production.

Sinn Féin senator Maria McCormack has called for the Government should intervene to stop sell off of Bord na Móna recycling to KWD recycling.

There are set to be big changes to County Council’s local development plans with new, local targets coming writes Stephen Robb

The wind farm will be the third stage of development on the Oweninny bog and will replace an older 21-turbine wind farm built in 1992.