Bioenergy
Jack Kennedy on 12 May 2021
Bioenergy roadmap sets high bar
Last week, the IrBEA launched its roadmap for a 40% renewable heat generation by 2030. Pie in the sky or reality? Jack Kennedy talks to IrBEA CEO Seán Finan.
Jack Kennedy on 12 May 2021
Growing interest in renewables to drive more sustainable farming
The renewables sector is developing roadmaps and projects but all need farmer buy-in to be successful.
Donal Magner on 05 May 2021
The value of wood as a renewable fuel
New five-volume publication outlines wood as a vital fuel in the move away from fossil fuels.
Stephen Robb on 10 Mar 2021
No support for anaerobic digestion in the short term – IrBEA
Ireland’s anaerobic digestion industry remains one of the most underdeveloped in Europe
Contributor on 02 Dec 2020
Urgent clarity needed on Government support for biomethane injection – IrBEA
Now is the time for support for biomethane injection writes Seán Finan, CEO of the Irish Bioenergy Association.
Stephen Robb on 02 Dec 2020
Renewable heat scheme open for business
Teagasc’s Barry Caslin runs through the details of the support scheme for renewable heat.
Stephen Robb on 29 Oct 2020
New project aims to develop circular carbon economy from biochar
The Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) is involved in an innovative new project aimed at developing the use of biochar in the bioeconomy.
Stephen Robb on 07 Oct 2020
Willow back on the agenda
A new research project is aiming to develop a range of new products from the willow which may one day improve it economics writes Stephen Robb
Donal Magner on 30 Sep 2020
National forestry conference on protecting our trees and forests
Minister Hackett to address conference on safeguarding Ireland's forests and woodlands from insect pest, disease and other threats
Donal Magner on 09 Sep 2020
IFA calls for introduction of forest biomass marts
Geraldine O'Sullivan outlines the need for community-based bioenergy projects, a tried and tested model in Europe that brings significant economic and social benefits
Contributor on 17 Jun 2020
WFQA - Wood Fuel Certification and Sustainability
The Wood Fuel Quality Assurance scheme plays an important part in the certification of the fuel in writes Seán Finan, CEO of the Irish Bioenergy Association
Stephen Robb on 17 Jun 2020
A changing landscape for renewables
Stephen Robb previews this year’s renewable energy focus
Lorcan Allen on 25 May 2020
Making the transition to renewables in the midlands of Ireland
Lorcan Allen speaks to Tom Egan, head of Powergen and Bioenergy Operations at Bord na Móna, about the major transition from fossil fuels to renewables taking place at the Edenderry power plant.
Stephen Robb on 29 Apr 2020
Ireland firmly on track to miss 2020 renewable energy targets
Stephen Robb takes a look at Ireland’s progress towards our 2020 renewable energy targets
Amy Forde on 20 Apr 2020
Ireland not on track to meet renewable energy targets – SEAI
Energy data from 2018 shows Ireland is not on track to meet renewable energy targets, according to the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).
Donal Magner on 08 Apr 2020
Forestry uncertainty, but most still at work
Nurseries and forestry companies at work while all but two timber processing mills in operation but full production depends on licence approvals and viable domestic and UK markets.
Amii McKeever on 19 Mar 2020
Money from gas, grass and glass
With a push towards renewable energy, Amii McKeever looks at alternative land use.
Stephen Robb on 11 Mar 2020
Plant proteins could be a big focus in Farm to Fork strategy
The drive for plant based proteins is set to intensify due to the new Farm to Fork strategy, part of the European Green Deal.
Donal Magner on 04 Mar 2020
Wood energy begins its biomass journey
Last week's IrBEA conference heard of opportunities to develop the sector to help achieve Ireland's renewable energy targets, one of which involved wood biomass.
Amy Forde on 10 Feb 2020
Biomass and brash crucial to hitting renewable energy targets – IrBEA CEO
The upcoming IrBEA conference will provide a platform to discuss all aspects of the bioenergy industry.