Renewables

Sligo in line for major wind farm upgrade

In total, the new development would consist of up to 17 modern wind turbines, replacing the 23 turbines currently in operation.

NEWS 10 August 2026

Sligo in line for major wind farm upgrade

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Down to Agribusiness: butter battles, work visas and Brexit – 10 years on

Down to Agribusiness: butter battles, work visas and Brexit – 10 years on

PODCAST 7 August 2026

Slurry-powered AD plant pays on NI dairy farm

Slurry-powered AD plant pays on NI dairy farm

RENEWABLES 5 August 2026

Ireland's electricity system

Ireland's electricity system

Ireland's electricity system

LETTERS 5 August 2026

Major battery storage project gets green light in Galway

Major battery storage project gets green light in Galway

Major battery storage project gets green light in Galway

RENEWABLES 5 August 2026

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Shell agrees sale of European onshore renewables business

Shell agrees sale of European onshore renewables business

In total, the transaction covers a 4GW renewables portfolio.

RENEWABLES 22 July 2026

Down to Agribusiness: the return of Trump tariffs

Down to Agribusiness: the return of Trump tariffs

This week, Stephen and Lorcan discuss Trump’s tariffs, new renewable energy supports, the Teagasc annual report and Irish butter exports to the US. They also chat with PTSB’s Seán Farrell.

PODCAST 22 July 2026

Next wave of wind and solar farms on the way

Next wave of wind and solar farms on the way

The next generation of wind and solar projects is set to bid for Government support as Ireland works towards 80% renewable electricity by 2030, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 22 July 2026

Grid constraints leave Ireland wasting enough wind power to supply 667,000 homes

Grid constraints leave Ireland wasting enough wind power to supply 667,000 homes

The figures highlight challenge facing Ireland's energy transition, with renewable generation increasing faster than the infrastructure needed to transport, store and use it.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Meath AD plant signs biomethane deal with Flogas

Meath AD plant signs biomethane deal with Flogas

College Proteins has signed a gas purchase agreement with Flogas for biomethane that will be produced at its new anaerobic digestion plant at Nobber, Co Meath.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Down to Agribusiness: Brazilian beef, solar success and shaky markets

Down to Agribusiness: Brazilian beef, solar success and shaky markets

This week, Stephen and Lorcan discuss yet another report on the future of Irish agriculture, Brazilian beef imports into the UK and speak with CEO and founder of Activ8 Solar Energies Ciaran Marron.

PODCAST 22 July 2026

Reliability of wind and solar power

Reliability of wind and solar power

"The plan is to treble the amount of intermittent (wind and solar) renewable capacity." - Donal O'Callaghan, PhD BE (Elec), Coolgreen, Whites Cross, Cork

LETTERS 22 July 2026

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