Energy

Climate rules must factor into planning decisions

For the first time, the Supreme Court has clarified the implications of climate legislation on planning decisions and development plans, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 11 February 2026

Climate rules must factor into planning decisions

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What is the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)?

What is the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)?

FERTILIZERS 11 February 2026

Airport cap rises, CAP shrinks

Airport cap rises, CAP shrinks

DEALER 11 February 2026

Early spring nitrogen – is it worth it or a complete waste of time and money?

Early spring nitrogen – is it worth it or a complete waste of time and money?

Early spring nitrogen – is it worth it or a complete waste of time and money?

MANAGEMENT 11 February 2026

Growing apples under solar panels in a dual-purpose German orchard

Growing apples under solar panels in a dual-purpose German orchard

Growing apples under solar panels in a dual-purpose German orchard

FEATURE 4 February 2026

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Rare metals shortage a threat to EU energy goals

Rare metals shortage a threat to EU energy goals

A European Court of Auditors report has warned that Europe must diversify its sources of lithium, nickel, cobalt, copper, and some rare earth elements.

NEWS 14 January 2026

Irish wind and solar farms sold in €1.4bn deal

Irish wind and solar farms sold in €1.4bn deal

Most recently, the company has applied for permission to build an 800ac solar farm in Killeagh, Cork, if approved is set to be one of Ireland’s largest.

RENEWABLES 14 January 2026

Solar pipeline hits nearly 4,000ac in January

Solar pipeline hits nearly 4,000ac in January

The first month of 2026 has seen significant activity in Ireland’s solar farm pipeline, with most large-scale projects attracting strong community opposition, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 14 January 2026

Ørsted to sell European onshore business for €1.4bn

Ørsted to sell European onshore business for €1.4bn

Ørsted, which has multiple wind and solar farm projects in Ireland, will sell its European onshore business to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners for €1.4bn.

NEWS 14 January 2026

Ireland's wind revolution – what’s in it for farmers?

Ireland's wind revolution – what’s in it for farmers?

As wind and energy infrastructure continues to roll out, the key question is, what does it mean for farmers?

RENEWABLES 14 January 2026

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 14 January 2026

Over 33,000 Solar PV Scheme grants awarded in 2025

Over 33,000 Solar PV Scheme grants awarded in 2025

2025 proved to be a record year for the SEAI Solar PV Scheme in 2025 with over 33,000 grants awarded.

RENEWABLES 14 January 2026

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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