Renewables

IFA and Bord Gáis launch farm savings calculator as SEAI increases solar grants

The SEAI has increased its non-domestic microgeneration grant for solar PV from about 23% to 45% of eligible costs, for nine months from 6 October.

NEWS 12 October 2026

IFA and Bord Gáis launch farm savings calculator as SEAI increases solar grants

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Planning refused for 600ac solar farm in east Galway

Planning refused for 600ac solar farm in east Galway

NEWS 12 October 2026

AD plant supply gaps overlooked in gas networks transition plan - Teagasc

AD plant supply gaps overlooked in gas networks transition plan - Teagasc

RENEWABLES 9 October 2026

Expressions of interest open for €200m AD capital grants

Expressions of interest open for €200m AD capital grants

Expressions of interest open for €200m AD capital grants

NEWS 8 October 2026

The nuts and bolts of CBAM

The nuts and bolts of CBAM

The nuts and bolts of CBAM

RENEWABLES 7 October 2026

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Solar-grant boost for farmers hit by TAMS changes

Solar-grant boost for farmers hit by TAMS changes

As of the start of this week, support under the SEAI Non-Domestic Microgeneration Grant increased to an effective 45% of eligible solar PV installation costs.

NEWS 30 September 2026

Wind farm connection requires 13ha of forest to be cleared in Cork

Wind farm connection requires 13ha of forest to be cleared in Cork

Coom Green Energy Park Limited is also planning to lay almost 16km of cabling as part of the wind farm construction.

NEWS 30 September 2026

Monaghan farmer 'left in limbo' and unable to maximise solar investment

Monaghan farmer 'left in limbo' and unable to maximise solar investment

A Monaghan farmer feels his solar investment isn’t maximised and is calling for solar batteries to be covered under TAMS.

NEWS 30 September 2026

Loughs Agency investigates two incidents at Donegal wind-farm site

Loughs Agency investigates two incidents at Donegal wind-farm site

The Loughs Agency is monitoring water quality following two separate incidents at the 56MW Drumnahough wind-farm construction site in Donegal.

NEWS 30 September 2026

High Court judge slaps down latest appeal against €175m Kilkenny wind farm

High Court judge slaps down latest appeal against €175m Kilkenny wind farm

A court challenge case against a Kilkenny wind farm has been before the courts for almost four years.

NEWS 30 September 2026

New €32m biomethane facility could help Ireland meet 12% of its 2030 target

New €32m biomethane facility could help Ireland meet 12% of its 2030 target

The Cork-based Central Grid Injection facility has the capacity to receive renewable gas produced from farm and food waste.

RENEWABLES 30 September 2026

What can farmers earn from renewable energy?

What can farmers earn from renewable energy?

Renewable energy can offer new income streams for farmers, but tax, succession and planning considerations can have a major bearing on the final return writes Stephen Robb

RENEWABLES 30 September 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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