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Renewables
Department confident of AD projects
Stephen Robb
There has been growing speculation that many of the anaerobic digestion projects which received capital grant won’t be built, but the department remain confident writes Stephen Robb
Solar farms: strong start to 2025
12 February 2025 Renewables
Solar farms: strong start to 2025
It’s been a strong start to the year, with multiple large scale solar farms navigating their way through he planning system, some with more success than others, writes Stephen Robb
Investment in ESB grid long overdue - MREF
12 February 2025 News
Investment in ESB grid long overdue - MREF
The group said that it estimates that there is enough roof space on farms and businesses to install over 3,000MW of renewable energy without losing even one acre of good land from food production.
Bord na Móna recycling sale criticised
Sinn Féin senator Maria McCormack has called for the Government should intervene to stop sell off of Bord na Móna recycling to KWD recycling.
10 February 2025 News
County-by-county renewable targets on the way
There are set to be big changes to County Council’s local development plans with new, local targets coming writes Stephen Robb
5 February 2025 Renewables
Green light for Bord na Móna’s 18 wind turbines on Oweninny bog
The wind farm will be the third stage of development on the Oweninny bog and will replace an older 21-turbine wind farm built in 1992.
5 February 2025 News
Natural gas use increases in 2024
Demand for natural gas in Ireland increased by 2% in 2024 compared with 2023, generating 41% of all electricity in Ireland over the year.
3 February 2025 Renewables
Time to rethink data centres?
The boom of data centres in Ireland continues to give rise to concerns about our ability to meet climate targets, but can they be developed sustainably?
29 January 2025 Renewables
An Bord Pleanála to appeal landmark wind farm judgement
The Board has said that it will seek to apply to the High Court to re-open the judgment and will further seek a certificate of appeal.
29 January 2025 News
IFA to restart renewables project team
Farmers have had minimal representation over the past number of years when several significant government renewables policies were formed.
29 January 2025 News
Uncertainly remains around beleaguered Renewable Heat Obligation
There remains uncertainty over the timeline for the long-awaited Renewable Heat Obligation, after the Government missed its own deadline of launching the scheme by the end of December.
29 January 2025 News
Why do wind turbines shut off during storms?
Wind turbines are inherently designed to capture wind, but must be shut down to protect themselves if wind speeds become excessively high.
27 January 2025 News