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Energy security overlooked in focus to reduce GHG emissions

The Irish Academy of Engineering has published a scathing report into Ireland’s energy policy, outlining that the unrealistic drive to reduce emissions below zero is compromising energy security.

NEWS 17 November 2025

Energy security overlooked in focus to reduce GHG emissions

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IFA alarmed at plans to require forest owners to maintain ESB line corridors

IFA alarmed at plans to require forest owners to maintain ESB line corridors

FORESTRY 31 October 2025

Watch: farm-scale AD works, proves Galway man

Watch: farm-scale AD works, proves Galway man

RENEWABLES 15 October 2025

'Serious situation' evolving on flooded Shannon Callows in Offaly - Mullooly

'Serious situation' evolving on flooded Shannon Callows in Offaly - Mullooly

'Serious situation' evolving on flooded Shannon Callows in Offaly - Mullooly

NEWS 13 October 2025

Storm Amy: gale force winds expected in six counties

Storm Amy: gale force winds expected in six counties

Storm Amy: gale force winds expected in six counties

NEWS 3 October 2025

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Limerick feed mill blocked from supplying solar power to the grid

Limerick feed mill blocked from supplying solar power to the grid

The solar farm at Crecora Mills' plant in Castlemahon is knocked off every weekend because the local ESB substation needs upgrading and cannot take the power.

NEWS 9 July 2025

Solar brings steady income to Meath farm

Solar brings steady income to Meath farm

For many farmers, securing a reliable, steady income is the ultimate goal. In recent years, solar energy has become a popular option for farmers to help achieve this, offering security and stability.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 9 July 2025

‘As a network technician I’m mostly climbing poles and building lines’

‘As a network technician I’m mostly climbing poles and building lines’

ESB Networks is recruiting up to 120 qualified electricians nationwide.

CAREERS 9 July 2025

Wind and solar - simple concept with complex reality

Wind and solar - simple concept with complex reality

As Ireland’s electricity network becomes ever more stretched, businesses are tackling unique on-site challenges in their bid to make the switch to clean power, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 9 July 2025

Farm Tech Talk: suckler outlook, US trade and peatland appeals

Farm Tech Talk: suckler outlook, US trade and peatland appeals

This week, Adam discusses the positive outlook for sucklers, Darren covers the peatlands appeals process and Lorcan reviews recent trade developments.

NEWS 9 July 2025

Tirlán turns sod on 16ac solar farm

Tirlán turns sod on 16ac solar farm

The 8MWp ground-mounted solar farm is being delivered in partnership with the ESB and is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2026.

RENEWABLES 9 July 2025

Forestry questions to be answered

Forestry questions to be answered

Has the polluter pays principle been forgotten? - Liam Feeney, Glenlower, Glencar, Co Sligo

LETTERS 9 July 2025

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Udder Vital Bolus to support vitality and resilience

Udder Vital Bolus can be used for animals with somatic cell count problems and during the transition period.

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