renewables

Cootehill group distances itself from proposed AD plant

Cootehill Area Development carried out a feasibility study for an anaerobic digestion plant in the area, but says it no longer supports the plant now in development.

NEWS 17 February 2026

Cootehill group distances itself from proposed AD plant

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EU adopts new rules to turn slurry into 'RENURE'

EU adopts new rules to turn slurry into 'RENURE'

NEWS 12 February 2026

Climate rules must factor into planning decisions

Climate rules must factor into planning decisions

RENEWABLES 11 February 2026

New solar-as-a-service model launched with €20m investment

New solar-as-a-service model launched with €20m investment

New solar-as-a-service model launched with €20m investment

RENEWABLES 11 February 2026

Roadstone’s flagship Killough AD plant refused planning permission

Roadstone’s flagship Killough AD plant refused planning permission

Roadstone’s flagship Killough AD plant refused planning permission

NEWS 10 February 2026

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Three Irish solar farms sold for €230m

Three Irish solar farms sold for €230m

The company did not disclose who bought the solar farms, describing the buyers only as leading international institutional investors.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Growing apples under solar panels in a dual-purpose German orchard

Growing apples under solar panels in a dual-purpose German orchard

Solar panels are now that cheap in Germany that it gives growers a real opportunity to use the panel surface in a different way, German farmer Christian Nachtwey tells Claire McCormack.

FEATURE 28 January 2026

Irish wind and solar farms sold in €1.4bn deal

Irish wind and solar farms sold in €1.4bn deal

Most recently, the company has applied for permission to build an 800ac solar farm in Killeagh, Cork, if approved is set to be one of Ireland’s largest.

RENEWABLES 28 January 2026

Solar pipeline hits nearly 4,000ac in January

Solar pipeline hits nearly 4,000ac in January

The first month of 2026 has seen significant activity in Ireland’s solar farm pipeline, with most large-scale projects attracting strong community opposition, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 28 January 2026

Fifth Nephin AD plant set for Tipperary

Fifth Nephin AD plant set for Tipperary

The company bidding to become Ireland’s largest anaerobic digestion developer intends to build its fifth 90,000 tonne plant in Ballynilard, Tipperary.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Ørsted to sell European onshore business for €1.4bn

Ørsted to sell European onshore business for €1.4bn

Ørsted, which has multiple wind and solar farm projects in Ireland, will sell its European onshore business to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners for €1.4bn.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Farmers can earn up to €40,000 per turbine lease

Farmers can earn up to €40,000 per turbine lease

2026 could potentially be a record-breaking year for wind energy with 2,112MW now in the planning system.

NEWS 28 January 2026

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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