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Grid constraints leave Ireland wasting enough wind power to supply 667,000 homes

The figures highlight challenge facing Ireland's energy transition, with renewable generation increasing faster than the infrastructure needed to transport, store and use it.

NEWS 29 July 2026

Grid constraints leave Ireland wasting enough wind power to supply 667,000 homes

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Homegrown solar success story for Activ8 founder Marron

Homegrown solar success story for Activ8 founder Marron

RENEWABLES 22 July 2026

€300m energy support scheme approved by EU

€300m energy support scheme approved by EU

NEWS 21 July 2026

Aurivo opts for PPA model to fund €5m solar farm

Aurivo opts for PPA model to fund €5m solar farm

Aurivo opts for PPA model to fund €5m solar farm

NEWS 21 July 2026

Reducing agricultural emissions

Reducing agricultural emissions

Reducing agricultural emissions

LETTERS 15 July 2026

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Work starts on Ireland's largest rooftop solar installation

Work starts on Ireland's largest rooftop solar installation

The rooftop array will cover an area equivalent to almost three GAA pitches and will be the largest rooftop solar installation in Ireland.

NEWS 17 June 2026

Volkswagen to use flock of sheep to graze under solar panels

Volkswagen to use flock of sheep to graze under solar panels

Partnership shows how industrial energy infrastructure can combine renewable energy generation and energy security with environmental benefits.

RENEWABLES 17 June 2026

MREF urges Budget 2027 support for solar

MREF urges Budget 2027 support for solar

MREF said a €100m annual investment in renewable energy grants could leverage five times that amount in private investment and generate enough clean electricity to power 100,000 homes.

NEWS 17 June 2026

Government must deliver on biomethane sector - IFA

Government must deliver on biomethane sector - IFA

Clear timelines and additional supports are urgently needed if farmer-scale biomethane and biogas production is to become a reality, says the IFA.

NEWS 17 June 2026

Solar soars to become third-largest source of electricity

Solar soars to become third-largest source of electricity

According to Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O’Brien, the rapid growth of solar energy deployment reflects a dramatic transformation in Ireland’s renewable energy landscape.

RENEWABLES 17 June 2026

The battle for the electric tractor warms up

The battle for the electric tractor warms up

The rise of EV’s has introduced several new brand names, Michael Moroney examines three European ventures, two linked to the VW Group seeking to establish a foothold in the electric tractor market.

FARM MACHINERY 17 June 2026

New energy projects of all shapes and sizes

New energy projects of all shapes and sizes

Stephen Robb takes a look at some of the main renewable projects in development around the country over the past month.

RENEWABLES 17 June 2026

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