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73% of energy professionals say market uncertainty a barrier to finance
Stephen Robb
73% of energy professionals believe market uncertainty is the biggest barrier to financing new renewable technologies in Ireland, followed by planning challenges, according to new survey results.
73% of energy professionals say market uncertainty a barrier to finance
Ploughing talk to focus on large- and small-scale solar and AD
16 September 2024 News
Ploughing talk to focus on large- and small-scale solar and AD
A panel discussion will take place at the Irish Farmers Journal stand on Tuesday at 3 pm, focusing on both large-scale and small-scale AD solar PV and what the mean for your farm.
Government support for 27 wind and solar farms
11 September 2024 News
Government support for 27 wind and solar farms
27 wind and solar farms have been successful in the latest round of the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme and will receive support for 15 years.
Key questions to ask when considering solar PV
If you're considering solar PV, Stephen Robb highlights the key questions you should ask suppliers.
11 September 2024 Renewables
IFA to take renewables seriously
In a positive move, I understand that the IFA held a meeting this week on the formation of a new renewables working group.
11 September 2024 Dealer
350ac solar farm proposed for Kerry
The project, which will be jointly owned by ESB Solar and the Irish developer Harmony Solar Ireland, is located across three land parcels in north Kerry.
11 September 2024 News
27 wind and solar farms secure Government support
Provisional results from the fourth round of the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme show that 27 wind and solar projects have successfully secured 15-year Government support.
9 September 2024 News
Only two wind turbines granted permission in last six months
Just two wind turbines in the entire country have been granted planning permission in the past six months, according to Wind Energy Ireland.
9 September 2024 News
Total of 23 applications for €40m AD grant
The €40m Biomethane Capital Grant scheme will provide 20% grants towards the cost of building a new anaerobic digestion plant or upgrading a biogas plant, up to a maximum of €5m.
4 September 2024 News
Renewable news: 131 GB projects funded, Belfast harbour and new wind farms
Stephen Robb runs through some of the key renewables news stories of the week across Ireland and beyond.
4 September 2024 News
Renewables outstripped by growing demand
Record demand continues to outstrip new renewable generation, according to the 2023 Energy Balance published by the SEAI, writes Stephen Robb.
4 September 2024 News
83% of Ireland's energy still comes from fossil fuels - SEAI
Only around 14% of our energy comes from renewables, but electricity imported from interconnectors is helping to reduce overall energy emissions, according to the SEAI.
2 September 2024 News