Renewables

Renewables provide 53% of Northern Ireland electricity

More than half of Northern Ireland’s electricity was generated from renewable sources in the year to June 2026, new figures from the Department for the Economy show.

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 September 2026

Renewables provide 53% of Northern Ireland electricity

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Over 20 landowners involved in proposed 606ac Kerry-Limerick solar farm

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College Group connects €30m AD plant to gas grid

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Europe's biggest solar farm set for 2,600-acre Romanian site

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The 2,600ac Dama Solar development in north-west Romania is expected to generate enough electricity to match the annual consumption of more than 280,000 households.

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High Court challenge launched against 450-acre solar farm in Cork

High Court challenge launched against 450-acre solar farm in Cork

The proposed development would cover approximately 450 acres of rural east Cork, with local residents raising serious concerns regarding scale and visual impact, among other concerns.

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Down to Agribusiness: diesel, takeovers and investment guides for dummies

Down to Agribusiness: diesel, takeovers and investment guides for dummies

On this week’s show, Stephen and Lorcan discuss the latest Lactalis UK takeover, diesel supply, energy ownership and the ABCs to investments.

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Sense check needed on energy progress

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Despite the glowing press releases, Ireland's push towards energy security remains painfully slow.

RENEWABLES 13 August 2026

Fresh planning bid for 800ac Cork solar farm

Fresh planning bid for 800ac Cork solar farm

The 800ac solar farm in east Cork would be one of the biggest in the country and involve 10 landowners.

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Down to Agribusiness: butter battles, ABP deal and FBD’s millions

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On this week’s show, Stephen and Lorcan discuss the Tirlán-Ornua butter battle, ABP’s UK acquisition and they take a closer look at FBD Trust’s investment success.

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Seven years on, first AD plant connects to grid

Seven years on, first AD plant connects to grid

Bia Energy has become Ireland’s first anaerobic digestion plant to connect directly to the national gas grid, some seven years after the State first set a biomethane target.

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