Renewables

The decision could have far-reaching implications, as it establishes that legally mandated climate goals take precedence over local authorities' development plans.

Stephen Robb talks to the main farm and renewable organisations about the Government’s new flagship scheme aiming to allow farmers to develop solar farms and wind turbines of their own.

The group said there is little incentive for participating in a SRESS project if all the income from the project ends up repaying debt and maintaining the project over the 15-year life of the scheme

In 2024, Ireland passed 5,000MW of installed onshore wind, more than halfway to 2030 target

It seems, on the face of it, that this tariff rate is below expectations and not going to give the injection or boost to farmers that they need to take on the project risks.

Stephen Robb explains the details of the newly launched, long-awaited -Scale Renewable Electricity Support Scheme.

Despite the many challenges facing the renewable sector, it played a crucial role in providing Ireland’s electricity during the month of December.

Nine land owners are involved with the project, which, if granted permission, will see 661,500 square metres of land go under solar panels.