Energy

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 21 January 2026

2026 to be record-breaking year for new wind farms

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Over 33,000 Solar PV Scheme grants awarded in 2025

Over 33,000 Solar PV Scheme grants awarded in 2025

RENEWABLES 14 January 2026

Green diesel hovers around €0.90/l

Green diesel hovers around €0.90/l

NEWS 7 January 2026

Building good habits before calving begins

Building good habits before calving begins

Building good habits before calving begins

MANAGEMENT 7 January 2026

Do ice-bank bulk tanks makes sense with solar?

Do ice-bank bulk tanks makes sense with solar?

Do ice-bank bulk tanks makes sense with solar?

MILK QUALITY 4 January 2026

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Listen: was 2025 a good year for renewables?

Listen: was 2025 a good year for renewables?

Stephen Robb sits down with Barry Caslin, energy and rural development specialist at Teagasc, to ask whether 2025 will be remembered as a positive year for renewable energy development.

PODCAST 10 December 2025

2025 a year of progress in renewables

2025 a year of progress in renewables

It may not be the step change in pace that Ireland needs, but it is still significant progress in the roll-out of renewables writes Stephen Robb

RENEWABLES 10 December 2025

Nuclear energy options for Ireland

Nuclear energy options for Ireland

'Nuclear energy is too slow, too expensive and too dangerous,' - Caroline Hurley, Cloughjordan, Co Tipperary.

LETTERS 10 December 2025

Application imminent for 800ac Cork solar farm

Application imminent for 800ac Cork solar farm

The project has already faced significant objections from locals.

NEWS 10 December 2025

Fossil fuels still dominate energy mix

Fossil fuels still dominate energy mix

Ireland’s overall renewable energy share has reached 16.1% but significant progress is needed if we are to meet the 43% renewable energy target set for 2030.

RENEWABLES 10 December 2025

Mixed political messages helping no-one – IFA

Mixed political messages helping no-one – IFA

IFA Rural Development chair John Curran has called on Minister Martin Heydon and his Government counterparts to honour in full the political promises made to farmers.

NEWS 10 December 2025

Good news in energy outlook for 2026

Good news in energy outlook for 2026

Global benchmark oil prices are expected to fall further next year.

NEWS 10 December 2025

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Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

Want a first look at the farm machinery that will shape the season ahead?

Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

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