Renewables

Down to Agribusiness: fertiliser prices, biomethane and betting on El Niño

Stephen and Lorcan discuss the latest in fuel and fertiliser before sitting down with Nephin Energy CEO Tom O'Brien to talk expansion and the challenges facing the business.

PODCAST 26 June 2026

Down to Agribusiness: fertiliser prices, biomethane and betting on El Niño

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First-of-a-kind bio-refinery pilot plant launched

First-of-a-kind bio-refinery pilot plant launched

RENEWABLES 25 June 2026

New AD grants will not be retrospective

New AD grants will not be retrospective

NEWS 24 June 2026

Google backs major CO2 battery in Offaly

Google backs major CO2 battery in Offaly

Google backs major CO2 battery in Offaly

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Solar soars to become third-largest source of electricity

Solar soars to become third-largest source of electricity

Solar soars to become third-largest source of electricity

RENEWABLES 22 June 2026

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Down to Agribusiness: Tirlán, Tehran and Ireland’s troubled energy policy

Down to Agribusiness: Tirlán, Tehran and Ireland’s troubled energy policy

In the first episode of Down to Agribusiness, Stephen and Lorcan discuss energy market volatility, business developments and renewables, before sitting down with Glanbia CEO Hugh McGuire.

NEWS 10 June 2026

Carnew leads the way with small-scale biodigester

Carnew leads the way with small-scale biodigester

Normalising biodigesters in Irish secondary schools is essential for meeting climate targets and teaching students about renewable energy.

CAREERS 10 June 2026

Commercial rates paid by wind farms rise to €75m

Commercial rates paid by wind farms rise to €75m

Wind farms are increasingly contributing to local authorities budgets through commercials rates.

NEWS 10 June 2026

New energy projects of all shapes and sizes

New energy projects of all shapes and sizes

Stephen Robb takes a look at some of the main renewable projects in development around the country over the past month.

RENEWABLES 10 June 2026

Bord na Móna and SSE seek approval for 11 turbines reaching 200m

Bord na Móna and SSE seek approval for 11 turbines reaching 200m

Proposed development includes 11 wind turbines with an overall blade-tip height of up to 200m and a minimum setback distance of 800m from the nearest residential property.

NEWS 10 June 2026

275ac Longford solar farm set for planning battle

275ac Longford solar farm set for planning battle

Planning permission for a major solar farm near Ballymahon has been challenged, with concerns raised over traffic, visual impact, construction effects and environmental assessments.

NEWS 10 June 2026

Making pellets from chicken manure at scale

Making pellets from chicken manure at scale

Getting manure out of Northern Ireland is a key strategy for dealing with its nutrient challenges, and SoilWorx is doing this at scale, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 10 June 2026

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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