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Over 380 solar farms in development
Stephen Robb
The solar industry is expected to deliver €2.7bn in investment into Ireland by 2030, according to a new report.
2 October 2024 Renewables
Heat pumps an option for agriculture
When powered by solar PV panels, the heat can is produced with virtually no emissions
30 September 2024 News
European first in battery technology planned for Donegal
The ESB and Coillte's joint venture FutureEnergy Ireland has submitted plans for Europe’s first large-scale, iron-air battery near Buncrana, Co Donegal.
Zonal electricity pricing on the agenda
In his recent report on European competitiveness, former ECB president Mario Draghi has argued for zonal pricing in the EU, and some US states have already moved in this direction.
25 September 2024 Viewpoints
Poultry producer still burnt by RHI debacle
With plans being put in place to shut down RHI, scheme participants feel they are the fall guy for the botched scheme.
25 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Green light for over 1,000ac of solar farms
The solar industry shows no signs of slowing down, as more projects secure planning permission.
25 September 2024 News
Two weeks to accept AD grant
If successful applicants accept the grant offer, they must have their anaerobic digestion plant constructed and operational by December 2025.
25 September 2024 News
Large vs small scale AD and solar
The different scales of anaerobic digestion plants and solar farms, along with their merits and the opportunities for farmers, were discussed at this year's Ploughing Championships.
25 September 2024 Renewables
Hunt continues for Greengate Biogas’s 2,000 farmers
Greengate Biogas, which plans to build seven 600,000-tonne anaerobic digestion plants across Ireland, attended this year's National Ploughing Championships seeking farmers to supply slurry and manure.
25 September 2024 News
Gas remains energy kingmaker in August
Gas remained the largest energy source in Ireland throughout August, generating 37% of the country’s electricity, compared with 34% generated by wind.
23 September 2024 Renewables
Offer letters issued for biomethane grants
Successful projects will be able to claim up to €5m in funding under the Biomethane Capital Grant Scheme.
20 September 2024 Renewables
Gas from separated slurry at scale in NI
Northern Ireland has a bold plan to tackle agriculture’s nutrients problem, while building a new biomethane industry, writes Stephen Robb
18 September 2024 Northern Ireland