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Colm McCarthy: strengthening Ireland's energy security

Moneypoint is almost fully depreciated – it was commissioned over 40 years ago and has further limited life if operated sparingly.

VIEWPOINTS 13 May 2026

Colm McCarthy: strengthening Ireland's energy security

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Is biomass set to boom?

Is biomass set to boom?

RENEWABLES 13 May 2026

Data centres snap up new renewable energy capacity

Data centres snap up new renewable energy capacity

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Wind farms continue to struggle to secure permission

Wind farms continue to struggle to secure permission

Wind farms continue to struggle to secure permission

RENEWABLES 11 May 2026

Biomass remains biggest source of renewables in Europe

Biomass remains biggest source of renewables in Europe

Biomass remains biggest source of renewables in Europe

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Making tractor fuel from biogas

Making tractor fuel from biogas

A new system allows farmers to turn biogas into tractor fuel, while earning income, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 24 April 2026

Agri food gas use surges by 40% in March

Agri food gas use surges by 40% in March

The seasonal uplift comes as higher milk volumes from farms across Ireland feed into some of the country’s largest food production facilities.

RENEWABLES 24 April 2026

Flagship AD policy will lead to biomethane imports

Flagship AD policy will lead to biomethane imports

The flagship policy could yet become one of the most striking failures of energy policy in recent times, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 24 April 2026

Over one gigawatt of solar farms now generating power

Over one gigawatt of solar farms now generating power

EirGrid’s metered data shows the percentage of electricity demand met by grid-scale solar has continued to grow. In 2023, the average was 1.1%, growing to 2% in 2024 and 3.1% by 2025.

NEWS 24 April 2026

EU approves €3.7bn Czech Republic biomethane scheme

EU approves €3.7bn Czech Republic biomethane scheme

The Commission said the Czechia scheme is expected to benefit mostly small- and medium-sized farms, which stands in stark contrast to the Irish Government’s AD policy, which could increase imports.

NEWS 24 April 2026

Sligo AD developers win top prize at RDS awards

Sligo AD developers win top prize at RDS awards

The Sligo-based anaerobic digestion developer, currently building a large-scale agri-based plant in Duleek, was named SME of the Year at the RDS Circular Economy Awards.

RENEWABLES 24 April 2026

€80m food waste AD plant launched in Cork

€80m food waste AD plant launched in Cork

The facility will also produce biofertilisers by recycling nutrients from food waste, which will be used by farmers.

NEWS 24 April 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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