Solar energy

How rotary parlours and solar panels are future-proofing two dairy farms

Brendan Horan looks at some Irish farms investing in new dairy equipment to improve milking efficiency and reduce running costs on dairy farms.

DAIRY EQUIPMENT 2 September 2026

How rotary parlours and solar panels are future-proofing two dairy farms

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Wind and solar power as insurance against imported energy

Wind and solar power as insurance against imported energy

LETTERS 29 July 2026

Reliability of wind and solar power

Reliability of wind and solar power

LETTERS 22 July 2026

Kerry and Waterford set for 712ac of solar farms

Kerry and Waterford set for 712ac of solar farms

Kerry and Waterford set for 712ac of solar farms

NEWS 15 July 2026

Farmers lodge objection to €1bn data centre solar development

Farmers lodge objection to €1bn data centre solar development

Farmers lodge objection to €1bn data centre solar development

NEWS 1 July 2026

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Solar soars to become third-largest source of electricity

Solar soars to become third-largest source of electricity

According to Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O’Brien, the rapid growth of solar energy deployment reflects a dramatic transformation in Ireland’s renewable energy landscape.

RENEWABLES 10 December 2025

Editorial: TAMS issues should be sorted

Editorial: TAMS issues should be sorted

The Government’s focus seems to be on saving for a rainy day or investing in major infrastructure projects.

VIEWPOINTS 10 December 2025

€7,200 a year: what solar can save a 100-cow herd

€7,200 a year: what solar can save a 100-cow herd

With fuel costs and energy security dominating headlines, the case for generating your own power on farm has never been stronger. Solar PV delivers.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 10 December 2025

160ac solar farm plans lodged in Tipperary

160ac solar farm plans lodged in Tipperary

The 160ac solar farm proposal near Tipperary town is the latest in a growing number of solar energy projects planned for the region.

NEWS 10 December 2025

Growing apples under solar panels in a dual-purpose German orchard

Growing apples under solar panels in a dual-purpose German orchard

Solar panels are now that cheap in Germany that it gives growers a real opportunity to use the panel surface in a different way, German farmer Christian Nachtwey tells Claire McCormack.

FEATURE 10 December 2025

Solar pipeline hits nearly 4,000ac in January

Solar pipeline hits nearly 4,000ac in January

The first month of 2026 has seen significant activity in Ireland’s solar farm pipeline, with most large-scale projects attracting strong community opposition, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 10 December 2025

Solar farm debate continues in farming

Solar farm debate continues in farming

Solar farms are becoming an ever-more visible on our landscape in certain parts of the country, so too are calls to manage where they are built.

RENEWABLES 10 December 2025

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