Renewables

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

Solar panels are now that cheap in Germany that it gives growers a real opportunity to use the panel surface in a different way, German farmer Christian Nachtwey tells Claire McCormack.

FEATURE 4 February 2026

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

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Solar pipeline hits nearly 4,000ac in January

Solar pipeline hits nearly 4,000ac in January

RENEWABLES 4 February 2026

Irish wind and solar farms sold in €1.4bn deal

Irish wind and solar farms sold in €1.4bn deal

RENEWABLES 4 February 2026

Fifth Nephin AD plant set for Tipperary

Fifth Nephin AD plant set for Tipperary

Fifth Nephin AD plant set for Tipperary

NEWS 4 February 2026

Ørsted to sell European onshore business for €1.4bn

Ørsted to sell European onshore business for €1.4bn

Ørsted to sell European onshore business for €1.4bn

NEWS 2 February 2026

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Farmers can earn up to €40,000 per turbine lease

Farmers can earn up to €40,000 per turbine lease

2026 could potentially be a record-breaking year for wind energy with 2,112MW now in the planning system.

NEWS 21 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 21 January 2026

Third CycleØ AD plant proposal refused

Third CycleØ AD plant proposal refused

International developer CycleØ has now been refused permission for anaerobic digestion plants in Kildare, Limerick and Galway.

NEWS 21 January 2026

McCarthy to step down as RGFI CEO

McCarthy to step down as RGFI CEO

There are set to be changes to the leadership structure of the Renewable Gas Forum of Ireland.

RENEWABLES 21 January 2026

Tipperary locals not convinced by AD plan

Tipperary locals not convinced by AD plan

The second public consultation on Roadstone’s proposed AD plant took place last week, with the company responding to questions and listening to concerns from residents.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Decision to grant 90,000t Mitchelstown AD plant appealed

Decision to grant 90,000t Mitchelstown AD plant appealed

Cork County Council had granted permission for the 90,000 tonne AD plant at Corracunna, near Mitchelstown, subject to 57 conditions.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Roadstone’s high-tech €50m AD plans

Roadstone’s high-tech €50m AD plans

Roadstone is aiming to build one of Ireland’s most advanced anaerobic digestion plants in Killough Quarry, but not everyone is convinced.

NEWS 21 January 2026

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Offaly farmer Anne Marie Butterfield shares her approach to rearing lambs

Offaly sheep farmer Anne Marie Butterfield has been rearing lambs for years and says a reliable milk replacer is key to keeping pet lambs healthy and thriving.

Offaly farmer Anne Marie Butterfield shares her approach to rearing lambs

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