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Caoimhe Harney on 24 Sep 2021
North Mayo wind farm to supply clean energy to 70,000 homes
A close has been reached on the 83MW north Mayo project which represents an overall investment of €150m.
Declan O'Brien on 29 Aug 2021
Farm organisations slam ESB Moneypoint move
Farm representatives asked how the Government can justify a possible cut to livestock numbers, while facilitating uncontrolled expansion in the data storage sector.
Stephen Robb on 29 Aug 2021
ESB increases footprint in UK after So Energy Limited takeover
The ESB has been operating in the UK for 30 years and entered the retail market in 2018.
Declan O'Brien on 25 Aug 2021
ESB ramps up power generation at Moneypoint despite emissions pressures
The increased use of the Moneypoint power plant comes as farmers brace themselves for strict controls on cattle.
Colm McCarthy on 17 Jul 2021
Colm McCarthy - growing pressure on electricity system
Aside from extra demand from data centres, Ireland now has a substantial reliance on renewables, mainly wind power.
Aisling Meehan on 14 Jul 2021
Legal Matters: what is my legal standing against the ESB?
A reader has written to our agri solicitor Aisling Meehan to ask whether or not they can do anything to stop or divert the surveillance of their land for a 38kV power line.
Stephen Robb on 20 Jun 2021
ESB to demolish ex-midlands power plants to build renewable energy centres
The transition from the peat economy of the midlands into renewables continues at pace.
Stephen Robb on 03 Jun 2021
ESB to develop offshore renewable hydrogen storage facilities
ESB and dCarbonX are to partner on the development of green hydrogen storage facilities located offshore.  
Niall Hurson on 04 May 2021
Forestry licence backlog sees Coillte’s revenues fall by €42m
Coillte has operated as an essential service since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and has progressed a number of strategic projects during the year.
Stephen Robb on 18 Apr 2021
Opinion: farmers miss out on Ireland’s multi-billion euro wind energy plans
Wind energy is worth €400m annually to the Irish economy, but few farmers have had the opportunity to develop wind turbines of their own, writes Stephen Robb.
Niall Hurson on 13 Apr 2021
Industrial emissions from dairy processing up 4% in 2020
The decrease in industrial emissions collectively is 3.5%, cement industries recorded a 5.7% decrease overall, and emissions from pharmachem industries increased by 10.9%.
Stephen Robb on 24 Feb 2021
Shedding light on electricity grid connections
Stephen Robb looks at the options for connecting to the national electricity grid and what to look out for when developing a new renewables project.
Stephen Robb on 10 Feb 2021
Green light for Coillte and ESB €1.5bn joint venture
The joint venture will result in the generation of 1,000MW of renewable electricity by 2030
Stephen Robb on 14 Jan 2021
Government confirms micro-electricity generation scheme on the way
The new scheme will ensure generators receive a fair price when they sell excess electricity into the grid.
Darren Carty on 09 Dec 2020
Christmas safety message from ESB Networks
We can never let our guard down with electricity and we need to be particularly careful at Christmas with additional risks from lights. ESB Public Safety Manager Arthur Byrne reports.
Matt Dempsey on 25 Nov 2020
Home Farm: preparing for blackout
Our local water engineer who installed the deep well pump as well as the generator said he would be on standby if needed.
Niall Hurson on 24 Nov 2020
Callows farmers face rising waters
The group claims that the failure to release water in Ardnacrusha and Parteen in a timely manner has compounded the issue.
Darren Carty on 07 Oct 2020
Always ask yourself the question: are you sure it’s safe!
As the season changes and winter conditions approach, Arthur Byrne, Public Safety Manager, ESB Networks is asking farmers to remain vigilant around the farm.
Katie Barragry on 30 Sep 2020
‘High-calibre talent’ recruited for ESB development programme
The ESB welcomed 48 new recruits into their graduate development programme which commenced with an online induction. Writes Katie Barragry
Niall Hurson on 02 Sep 2020
Callows farmers lose ground to rising flood waters
Flood waters from the River Shannon have spread across silage and grazing fields.