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Farm renewables – the lay of the land
Stephen Robb
Stephen Robb runs through current schemes for renewable energy generation on farms and previews what’s coming down the line.
Farm renewables – the lay of the land
Woodchip and biogas in the heart of Tyrone
19 April 2023 Renewables
Woodchip and biogas in the heart of Tyrone
From supplying biomass boilers, to building a biogas plant and supplying woodchip to businesses, Tyrone-based Gavin Winters is no stranger to finding the opportunities in renewables.
What to know about TAMS III and solar PV
19 April 2023 Renewables
What to know about TAMS III and solar PV
The Solar Capital Investment Scheme, part of TAMS III, is an opportunity to future-proof your farm business, writes Stephen Robb.
Farm renewable opportunities just getting started
Stephen Robb previews this springs special Renewable Energy focus feature which aims to shine a light on the potential renewable energy opportunities for farmers.
19 April 2023 Renewables
Conducting a farm energy audit
Stephen Robb joined Kevin Carey of Atlantic Energy Consulting as he conducted an SEAI energy audit with dairy farmer Thomas Francis in Ballyvaughan, Co Clare.
19 April 2023 Renewables
Understanding your options in an option agreement
Agricultural law specialist and solicitor James Staines highlights key considerations for landowners who have entered into or been approached by renewable developers to enter into an option agreement.
19 April 2023 Renewables
IFA – Bord Gáis solar partnership, what it means for farmers
The IFA have partnered with energy supplier Bord Gáis Energy to provide an end-to-end service for farmers considering investing in a solar PV system.
21 December 2022 Renewables
€300m renewable heat scheme open for business
The support scheme for renewable heat remains open for business for farmers.
21 December 2022 Renewables
Why 2023 is the year for solar PV
From 2023 on wards, farmers are set to have a significant advantage over any other industry when it comes to grant aid solar PV grant aid.
21 December 2022 Renewables
Renewables - progress made in 2022
Stephen Robb previews this week's renewables focus feature.
21 December 2022 Renewables
Watch: mining bitcoin on top of an AD plant
Many renewable projects are constrained by the amount of electricity they can export to the grid but a new system aims to make use of it in an unconventional way.
21 December 2022 Renewables