Electricity

Wind dominates Irish electricity mix

EirGrid said it can now accommodate up to 75% of electricity generation from variable renewable sources at any given time and is aiming to raise this to 95%.

NEWS 18 May 2026

Wind dominates Irish electricity mix

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Colm McCarthy: strengthening Ireland's energy security

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Is biomass set to boom?

Is biomass set to boom?

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Weekly news in-brief from Northern Ireland

Weekly news in-brief from Northern Ireland

Weekly news in-brief from Northern Ireland

NORTHERN IRELAND 13 May 2026

Wind farms continue to struggle to secure permission

Wind farms continue to struggle to secure permission

Wind farms continue to struggle to secure permission

RENEWABLES 11 May 2026

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Over one gigawatt of solar farms now generating power

Over one gigawatt of solar farms now generating power

EirGrid’s metered data shows the percentage of electricity demand met by grid-scale solar has continued to grow. In 2023, the average was 1.1%, growing to 2% in 2024 and 3.1% by 2025.

NEWS 6 April 2026

Dial before you dig on farm projects

Dial before you dig on farm projects

Agriculture and construction are two of the most dangerous occupations, so caution needs to be exercised when we combine the two together, particularly around services such as electricity and gas.

INFRASTRUCTURE 6 April 2026

Solar PV on farms - what farmers are saying

Solar PV on farms - what farmers are saying

With solar photovoltaic systems gaining ground on Irish farms, Stephen Robb meets farmers to see how it’s working.

RENEWABLES 6 April 2026

Tractors – what are the alternatives to diesel?

Tractors – what are the alternatives to diesel?

Ireland’s reliance on volatile diesel markets has been highlighted this month, as escalating prices have led to protests around the country. But are there realistic alternatives?

RENEWABLES 6 April 2026

49% of electricity in March generated by renewables

49% of electricity in March generated by renewables

New provisional data from EirGrid shows that 49% of electricity came from renewables during the month, with wind contributing around 40%.

RENEWABLES 6 April 2026

Pig and poultry farmers feeling the pinch

Pig and poultry farmers feeling the pinch

Michael Caffrey, IFA pig chair, said there is uncertainty going forward for the sector.

NEWS 6 April 2026

EU prepares response to prolonged energy crisis

EU prepares response to prolonged energy crisis

The European Commission has urged member states to act swiftly and in co-ordination to safeguard fuel supplies.

NEWS 6 April 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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