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Solar farms criticised by Tánaiste

“I do not think the country would appreciate the entire green grass of Ireland, our 40 shades of green, being replaced with 40 shades of grey,” the Tánaiste said.

23 October 2024 NEWS
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Sun rises on solar industry as it targets growth

The rapid rise of solar farm industry has dominated headlines as of late but the industry shows no signs of slowing down, writes Stephen Robb.

9 October 2024 NEWS

Plans unveiled for 600ac Kerry solar farm

The solar farm project will have an installed capacity of 193MW and will supply enough power for 45,500 homes each year.

9 October 2024 NEWS

No plans for guidelines on how solar farms should be developed

Each local authority has its own set of guidelines for solar farm development, but it is "ad hoc" and there is no national overview, Fine Gael TD for Cork East David Stanton has said.

24 September 2024 NEWS
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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
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Call for safeguards to protect productive land from solar farms

Solar farms reduce the farmland available for young farmers to lease, according to the IFA's rural development chair.

28 August 2024 RENEWABLES
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Plans for world’s largest solar farm

The solar farm in the north of Australia is planned to be almost 30,000ac.

21 August 2024 NEWS
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Solar sows discontent in Carlow community

Stephen Robb reports from a community meeting in Carlow where residents have mixed views about proposals for a solar farm in their area.

14 August 2024 NEWS
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Calls to grade land for solar farm locations

The move would confine solar farm developments to land less suitable for primary agricultural activity.

14 August 2024 RENEWABLES