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Danish developer to deliver up to 3,000ac of solar farms
Stephen Robb
Global renewables developer Ørsted is to develop 400MW of solar in Ireland win partnership with Irish developer Terra Solar which is headquartered at NovaUCD in Dublin.
20 September 2023 News
ESB report profits of over €100 million a month in the year to June
Supplier and network operator reports interim results for first six months of the year.
19 September 2023 News
'Rural race' to secure grid connections
The capacity of Ireland's electricity grid to connect new farm renewable electricity projects will be a significant problem for farmers as new export schemes are launched.
Small scale renewables are lower priority in NI
New small-scale installations will still have a role going forward, particularly on sites where there is a high electricity demand.
13 September 2023 Northern Ireland
Electricity prices remain high, fuel prices are rising
Politicians are not making promises ahead of the budget, but they say they are listening
13 September 2023 News
176 biomethane producers aim to supply 26% of Ireland's gas needs
A major new study from Gas Networks Ireland shows that 176 prospective anaerobic digestion (AD) developers in Ireland are aiming to supply 26% of Ireland’s gas needs with biomethane.
7 September 2023 News
SSE to develop 108ac solar farm on same site as Wexford wind farm
SSE Renewables is this week submitting a planning application for a 108ac solar farm, which will be located adjacent to its existing Richfield Wind Farm in Wexford.
6 September 2023 Renewables
Ploughing 2023 launched in Ratheniska
National Ploughing Association managing director Anna May McHugh said that preparations are well under way for this year's Ploughing.
5 September 2023 News
Solar and wind farm plans show no signs of slowing down
It’s been a busy month for planning applications for solar and wind farms, with many new applications either submitted or having received decisions on their applications, writes Stephen Robb.
23 August 2023 News
Gas remains dominant force in Ireland's energy mix
During the first six months of 2023, 49% of Ireland's electricity was generated using natural gas.
16 August 2023 News
217ac solar farm planned for Offaly
The proposed 217ac solar farm is located close to the Leabeg Wind Farm and Lough Boora Discovery Park.
11 August 2023 News
New commercial renewables scheme set for 2023
The new Small-scale Renewable Electricity Support Scheme will allow farmers to develop export-led renewable electricity projects and receive a secure price for 15 years.
9 August 2023 News