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Permission granted for ESB and Coillte wind farm in Donegal

The 15-turbine wind farm will be the biggest on the Inishowen peninsula, but, according to an inspector at An Bord Pleanála, could pose a risk to the environment

RENEWABLES 4 March 2025

GAA clarifies position on community solar farms

The new service by the Community Climate Change is designed to assist GAA clubs and other community groups in developing renewable energy projects owned by their members

RENEWABLES 4 March 2025

Rise of HVO threatens rollout of AD

The rollout of biomethane production in Ireland could be threatened by the increasing use of HVO, as concerns continue to be raised about the liquid fuel's sustainability.

RENEWABLES 4 March 2025

Coillte- and ESB-backed 13-turbine new wind farm set for Cork

A new wind farm on the Cork-Kerry border has been given the green light by An Bord Pleanála.

RENEWABLES 4 March 2025

IFA calls for ‘urgent’ review of biomethane policy

IFA energy for farms project team chair Frank Brady said the country’s flagship biomethane policy needs more investment and a review of its timeline.

NEWS 4 March 2025

NI renewable generation falls in 2024

Renewable generation in Northern Ireland reached a peak of 51% in 2022, but has fallen each year since.

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 March 2025

Farmers and GAA wanted for community solar farms

A new initiative by Community Climate Change is seeking farmers and bog owners to lease 40ac sites for the development of community-owned solar farms involving local GAA clubs.

RENEWABLES 4 March 2025

LNG terminal shows government is serious about energy security

The reality is that Ireland will remain dependent on natural gas for decades as we struggle to increase our renewable energy capacity.

RENEWABLES 4 March 2025

Kildare AD plant Green Generation enters receivership

The company, which operates a food waste AD plant in Kildare, has suffered from an influx of hydrotreated vegetable oil into the transport sector, causing the price of biomethane gas to drop.

NEWS 4 March 2025

Technology for Profit: high standards with efficiency in mind

Brendan and Ciarán Brady, Cootehill, Co Cavan, exemplify how two generations can work together to maximise both the efficiency and profitability of a family-run dairy farm.

Renewables

Kildare community unites again solar and battery plans

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Permission granted for ESB and Coillte wind farm in Donegal

Permission granted for ESB and Coillte wind farm in Donegal

GAA clarifies position on community solar farms

GAA clarifies position on community solar farms

Permission granted for ESB and Coillte wind farm in Donegal

GAA clarifies position on community solar farms

Rise of HVO threatens rollout of AD

Coillte- and ESB-backed 13-turbine new wind farm set for Cork

IFA calls for ‘urgent’ review of biomethane policy

NI renewable generation falls in 2024

Farmers and GAA wanted for community solar farms

LNG terminal shows government is serious about energy security

Kildare AD plant Green Generation enters receivership

Technology for Profit: high standards with efficiency in mind

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