Renewables

Bioeconomy kicking into gear

Attendees at the National Bioeconomy Summit last week were reminded that there is no such thing as a waste, just an opportunity writes Stephen Robb

RENEWABLES 27 May 2026

Bioeconomy kicking into gear

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‘Door has not been closed on solar’ – farmers told

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275ac solar farm set for Longford

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275ac solar farm set for Longford

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Ireland not on track to meet 2030 climate targets - EPA

Ireland not on track to meet 2030 climate targets - EPA

Ireland not on track to meet 2030 climate targets - EPA

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Green light for Country Crest AD plant after appeal

Green light for Country Crest AD plant after appeal

The proposed AD plant will be supplied with around 60,000 tonnes of feedstock per year, consisting mainly of grass and whole-crop silage, vegetable and food processing by-products, slurry and manures.

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NI solar powers on without grants

NI solar powers on without grants

Farmers in Northern Ireland are powering ahead with solar PV, despite no capital grants currently in place.

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Ireland on course for zero biomethane in heating by 2055 – SEAI

Ireland on course for zero biomethane in heating by 2055 – SEAI

Under current policies, Ireland is on track to have zero biomethane gas used for heating purposes by 2055 – unless significant policy changes are introduced, according to new analysis by the SEAI.

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Wind dominates Irish electricity mix

Wind dominates Irish electricity mix

EirGrid said it can now accommodate up to 75% of electricity generation from variable renewable sources at any given time and is aiming to raise this to 95%.

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Colm McCarthy: strengthening Ireland's energy security

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.

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Is biomass set to boom?

Is biomass set to boom?

Will changes to key policies and a growing focus on energy security lead to a new biomass boom, asks Stephen Robb?

RENEWABLES 13 May 2026

Data centres snap up new renewable energy capacity

Data centres snap up new renewable energy capacity

The CCAC’s Annual Review 2026 found that electricity demand from data centres has increased from 5% of total national demand in 2015 to more than 20% in 2025, offsetting gains made through renewables.

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