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Renewables
Renewable heat obligation due by year-end
Noel Bardon
The measure is pitched in the National Biomethane Strategy as an 'important policy tool' for boosting the demand for biomethane.
16 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Integrated AD on Antrim dairy and chicken farm
Stephen Robb reports on the Fertiliser Association of Ireland's visit to dairy farmer Alastair Taylor in Antrim.
16 October 2024 Renewables
Concern over lack of future funding for new AD plants
With the Biomethane Capital Grant Scheme now fully pledged to planned projects, it could be 2026 before another capital expenditure scheme opens for anaerobic digestion.
Planning and judicial reviews a major holdup to renewables rollout
The sector urgently needs resources to address these issues if Ireland is to avoid the billions of euros in climate fines that are imminent, according to Paul Gallagher of EDF Renewables Ireland.
16 October 2024 Renewables
Irish Farmers Journal shortlisted for four journalism awards
The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on 13 November in Dublin’s Mansion House.
14 October 2024 News
10th biomethane fuel station opens in Ireland
The new fuel station, located at Junction 14 Mayfield, allows gas-powered vehicles to refuel with compressed biomethane.
14 October 2024 Renewables
Global company CycleØ plans to develop four AD plants in Ireland
CycleØ Group said it has initially identified sites for AD plants in Kildare, Cavan, Galway and Limerick.
10 October 2024 Renewables
Sun rises on solar industry as it targets growth
The rapid rise of solar farm industry has dominated headlines as of late but the industry shows no signs of slowing down, writes Stephen Robb.
9 October 2024 News
Plans unveiled for 600ac Kerry solar farm
The solar farm project will have an installed capacity of 193MW and will supply enough power for 45,500 homes each year.
9 October 2024 News
National Bioenergy Conference takes place this Thursday
IrBEA’s National Bioenergy Conference is set to take place this Thursday, October 10 at the Royal Marine Hotel, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin.
7 October 2024 Renewables
Micro-generators need priority access to power grid
Grid investment of €750m will only benefit farmers and small businesses if they can access the network.
6 October 2024 News
Over 380 solar farms in development
The solar industry is expected to deliver €2.7bn in investment into Ireland by 2030, according to a new report.
2 October 2024 News