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Renewables
Grid and grant gaps hamper NI renewables
Stephen Robb
The lack of grant aid for solar PV for farmers in Northern Ireland, and a grid which suffers from lack of investment, where among the challenges highlighted at the Balmoral Show.
21 May 2025 Viewpoints
Dempsey at Large: water quality at Balmoral
It would seem to me that farming has to continue in the Lough Neagh catchment area but there are a number of possible solutions which should not be discounted.
15 May 2025 News
Limerick council refuses permission for AD plant
A group representing residents said that while it supports the use of anaerobic digesters as a renewable energy source, its objection lies with the proposed location of the facility.
Rethinking small-scale on-farm biogas
The National Biomethane Strategy committed to exploring finance for small-scale AD plants, but is it overlooking another model? Stephen Robb asks
14 May 2025 Renewables
Biogas plant approved on former Lisheen mine in Tipperary
The AD plant will process 98,000t of agricultural and waste feedstock annually to produce biomethane gas, which will be injected into the national gas grid as a replacement for natural gas.
14 May 2025 News
Anaerobic digestion eligible for SBCI loans
The Growth and Sustainability Loan Scheme provides up to €3m in low-cost loans for up to 10 years from participating banks and financial institutions.
12 May 2025 Renewables
Irish Farmers Journal wins gold at Media Awards
The Irish Farmers Journal team won gold at the Media Awards on Thursday night in Dublin.
9 May 2025 News
Unforeseen delays plague key biomass and biogas policies
Government plans to modify and introduce policies aimed at encouraging biomass and biogas have been dogged by unforeseen delays, writes Stephen Robb.
30 April 2025 Renewables
Former IFA president plans to build AD plant
The primary feedstock used to feed the biogas plant will be pig manure, as well as animal by-product derived locally.
30 April 2025 News
Co-ops and pig farms on EPA national priority site list for 2024
The system uses performance-based indicators to rank industrial and waste licensed sites in order of priority for enforcement with scores assigned under environmental performance and compliance.
24 April 2025 Climate and environment
Investments in methane mitigation and on-farm slurry storage
Investment in methane mitigation measures should go hand-in-hand with additional on-farm slurry storage, says Prof Gerry Boyle.
23 April 2025 Viewpoints
Nephin Renewable Gas makes its mark
After officially launching in 2024, the company has four large-scale anaerobic digestion plants in the planning system in Ireland, with more on the way.
23 April 2025 Renewables