Renewables

NI renewables: where do farmers fit in?

Northern Ireland was once a powerhouse for renewable energy, but progress has since stalled, with farmers largely left out of the conversation, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 1 April 2026

NI renewables: where do farmers fit in?

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Renewables boss critical of NI grid

Renewables boss critical of NI grid

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Meath solar farm reduced by 67ac for second planning application

Meath solar farm reduced by 67ac for second planning application

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Aurivo invests €12m in wood pellet burner system

Aurivo invests €12m in wood pellet burner system

Aurivo invests €12m in wood pellet burner system

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Back to the drawing board for Teagasc Grange AD plant

Back to the drawing board for Teagasc Grange AD plant

Back to the drawing board for Teagasc Grange AD plant

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UK wheat ethanol and CO2 plant to reopen after £100m support package

UK wheat ethanol and CO2 plant to reopen after £100m support package

Rising gas prices linked to the Iran conflict and unplanned maintenance at several European CO2 production sites have further increased the risk of supply shortages in the UK.

NEWS 18 March 2026

Energy saving tips for farmers

Energy saving tips for farmers

The cheapest and greenest unit of energy is the one we do not use.

RENEWABLES 18 March 2026

Solar generates 1% of electricity in February

Solar generates 1% of electricity in February

As the rollout of solar farms continues at pace, the technology’s limitations during the dull winter months were reflected in the latest electricity generation figures for February.

NEWS 18 March 2026

EU considers renewable energy direction after 2030

EU considers renewable energy direction after 2030

Renewable energy made up 25.2% of the EU’s energy mix in 2024, according to the Commission, marking a significant increase over the past decade.

NEWS 18 March 2026

Solar supplier expands into AD with new partnership

Solar supplier expands into AD with new partnership

Solar supplier Local Power has partnered with Austrian anaerobic digestion supplier Biogest to develop multiple AD plants across Ireland, starting with the Curragh biogas project in Carnaross, Meath.

NEWS 18 March 2026

New CRU solution could make AD plants bigger

New CRU solution could make AD plants bigger

The new solution means that far more AD plants could becoming viable across the country.

RENEWABLES 18 March 2026

Slow energy transition leaves Ireland exposed

Slow energy transition leaves Ireland exposed

Crisis shows the country is once again exposed to developments beyond Ireland’s control.

NEWS 18 March 2026

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BVD – the silent risk that still remains

Irish farmers have made remarkable progress in the fight against bovine viral diarrhoea. Since 2013, the number of persistently infected calves has fallen from over 16,000 to 485 in 2024.

BVD – the silent risk that still remains

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