Electricity

Kerry on top for wind generation in February

Wind energy provided 42% of Ireland’s electricity in February, with wind farms in County Kerry providing the most.

RENEWABLES 18 March 2026

Kerry on top for wind generation in February

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Renewables progress not reflected in bills

Renewables progress not reflected in bills

RENEWABLES 4 March 2026

Retrofitting courses are essential for ‘green skills’ – climate action goals

Retrofitting courses are essential for ‘green skills’ – climate action goals

EDUCATION 25 February 2026

New solar-as-a-service model launched with €20m investment

New solar-as-a-service model launched with €20m investment

New solar-as-a-service model launched with €20m investment

RENEWABLES 11 February 2026

Almost €23m paid out under TAMS for solar panels

Almost €23m paid out under TAMS for solar panels

Almost €23m paid out under TAMS for solar panels

NEWS 31 January 2026

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2026 to be record-breaking year for new wind farms

2026 to be record-breaking year for new wind farms

2026 could potentially be a record-breaking year for wind energy in Ireland, with 3,600MW of winds farms in construction, planning or awaiting the next auction in the states support scheme.

RENEWABLES 10 December 2025

Dempsey at Large: the early lessons from solar

Dempsey at Large: the early lessons from solar

I was able to study the output from the panels which varied hugely depending on the weather and the time of day, writes Matt Dempsey.

VIEWPOINTS 10 December 2025

Do ice-bank bulk tanks makes sense with solar?

Do ice-bank bulk tanks makes sense with solar?

Aidan Brennan chats to Teagasc research John Upton about the payback for ice-bank bulk tanks with solar electricity generation.

MILK QUALITY 10 December 2025

Just 2.4% of energy related emissions come from agriculture in 2024

Just 2.4% of energy related emissions come from agriculture in 2024

The figures show that transport (excluding international aviation) has the highest level of energy-related emissions, accounting for 33.9% of the total.

RENEWABLES 10 December 2025

Colm McCarthy: resourcing Ireland's water and electricity needs

Colm McCarthy: resourcing Ireland's water and electricity needs

The ESB was accordingly designed from the beginning in 1927 as a State-wide monopoly company, initially to develop hydro resources starting with the Shannon scheme.

VIEWPOINTS 10 December 2025

Finance secured for 500ac solar farm

Finance secured for 500ac solar farm

The 500ac solar farm in Ballyhea, Cork, is already under construction and is reported to be ahead of schedule.

NEWS 10 December 2025

Solar farm debate continues in farming

Solar farm debate continues in farming

Solar farms are becoming an ever-more visible on our landscape in certain parts of the country, so too are calls to manage where they are built.

RENEWABLES 10 December 2025

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Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

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