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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 8 July 2026

Work starts on Ireland's largest rooftop solar installation

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Volkswagen to use flock of sheep to graze under solar panels

Volkswagen to use flock of sheep to graze under solar panels

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MREF urges Budget 2027 support for solar

MREF urges Budget 2027 support for solar

NEWS 6 July 2026

Government must deliver on biomethane sector - IFA

Government must deliver on biomethane sector - IFA

Government must deliver on biomethane sector - IFA

NEWS 29 June 2026

Solar soars to become third-largest source of electricity

Solar soars to become third-largest source of electricity

Solar soars to become third-largest source of electricity

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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 1 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 1 June 2026

New bill to end trees being planted near power lines

New bill to end trees being planted near power lines

The bill will prevent trees being planted close to electricity lines in an aim to reduce the incidence of electricity outages.

NEWS 1 June 2026

Fresh compensation of €50,000 for landowners along North South Interconnector

Fresh compensation of €50,000 for landowners along North South Interconnector

Landowners along the route of the proposed interconnector have continued to express opposition to the project.

NEWS 1 June 2026

Carlow set for major €2bn energy project

Carlow set for major €2bn energy project

Plans for a significant new energy storage project have been unveiled for Carlow, which will convert excess renewable electricity into hydrogen and store it in underground caverns.

NEWS 1 June 2026

Southwest: the new renewable powerhouse?

Southwest: the new renewable powerhouse?

Cork and Kerry could become a renewable energy powerhouse in Ireland, but significant investment in grid and energy infrastructure will be needed, writes Stephen Robb

RENEWABLES 1 June 2026

Fine Gael Senator calls for solar farm planning guidelines

Fine Gael Senator calls for solar farm planning guidelines

The Cork-based Senator made the comments following the recent decision by An Coimisiún Pleanála to grant planning permission for a 398ac solar farm development in Aglish in the Lee Valley.

NEWS 1 June 2026

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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