Solar energy

Sharp rise in solar planning as 1,100ac come into system

It’s been a busy month in the Irish planning system, with over 1,100ac worth of solar farm projects either approved or submitted across the country.

NEWS 23 July 2025

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Tirlán turns sod on 16ac solar farm

Tirlán turns sod on 16ac solar farm

RENEWABLES 16 July 2025

Teagasc and MTU launch new solar guide for dairy farmers

Teagasc and MTU launch new solar guide for dairy farmers

NEWS 2 July 2025

'Powering the Future of Farming'

'Powering the Future of Farming'

'Powering the Future of Farming'

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 19 June 2025

Frustration over loss of emissions credits to farming

Frustration over loss of emissions credits to farming

Frustration over loss of emissions credits to farming

RENEWABLES 11 June 2025

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‘Solar In Action’ : rooftop solar roadshow rolls out across farms this summer

‘Solar In Action’ : rooftop solar roadshow rolls out across farms this summer

This June and July, the IFA will present opportunities to shine a light on solar energy use on participating farms across the nation.

NEWS 19 March 2025

Construction starts on Ørsted’s second Irish solar farm

Construction starts on Ørsted’s second Irish solar farm

Global energy giant Ørsted has started to build its second Irish solar farm in Cork, which will generate 55MW of electricity once operational.

RENEWABLES 19 March 2025

Regulators urged to 'catch up' on renewables

Regulators urged to 'catch up' on renewables

The Micro-Renewable Energy Federation has called for changes to the regulations around the use of automatic changeover switches.

NEWS 19 March 2025

Solar installers confident despite sector challenges

Solar installers confident despite sector challenges

Stephen Robb speaks to some of the leading solar PV suppliers about the prospects of solar energy on farms.

RENEWABLES 19 March 2025

Opposition to 1,000ac solar farm in Cork

Opposition to 1,000ac solar farm in Cork

Over 100 people attended a meeting of the Inch Killeagh Rural Preservation Group on Wednesday 9 April, where concerns were raised about the impact such a large solar farm would have on the local area.

RENEWABLES 19 March 2025

High-profile dairy exits a warning sign

With the Brownes in Killeagh replacing paddocks with solar panels, and the McGraths in Wicklow planning to switch to anaerobic digestion in Wicklow, is a double blow to the dairy sector.

DEALER 19 March 2025

Solar move for one of Ireland’s largest dairy farms confirmed

Solar move for one of Ireland’s largest dairy farms confirmed

The Cork-based Browne family said they will now “rethink” the future of their farm with a view to leading the way in sustainability.

NEWS 19 March 2025

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