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

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has not ruled out changes to SEAI grants to facilitate farmer investment in solar PV.

NEWS 27 May 2026

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

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

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

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 23 April 2026

How solar farms impact your entitlements

How solar farms impact your entitlements

RENEWABLES 18 April 2026

Solar generates 1% of electricity in February

Solar generates 1% of electricity in February

Solar generates 1% of electricity in February

NEWS 25 March 2026

Domestic dwellings to be removed from TAMS solar grants

Domestic dwellings to be removed from TAMS solar grants

Domestic dwellings to be removed from TAMS solar grants

SCHEMES 24 March 2026

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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 February 2026

One of Ireland’s largest solar farms set for north Kerry

One of Ireland’s largest solar farms set for north Kerry

One of Ireland’s largest solar projects - an 860ac solar farm - has been proposed for north Kerry, with the project being developed by local farmers on their own and neighbouring land.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Goodman objects to Co Louth solar farm

Goodman objects to Co Louth solar farm

Farm controlled by Larry Goodman objects to 268ac solar farm near Castlebellingham, Co Louth.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Renewables progress not reflected in bills

Renewables progress not reflected in bills

Ireland’s renewable success offers little comfort to consumers and farmers as electricity prices remain the highest in Europe.

RENEWABLES 18 February 2026

TAMS III approval rates tumble for tranche 10

TAMS III approval rates tumble for tranche 10

The Solar Capital Investment Scheme and Dairy Equipment Scheme will see just 10% of applications set to be approved.

SCHEMES 18 February 2026

Minister accused of hatchet job on TAMS solar PV

Minister accused of hatchet job on TAMS solar PV

The Minister of Agriculture has been accused of doing a of hatchet job on TAMS solar PV grants, just as energy prices are set to skyrocket again.

NEWS 18 February 2026

470ac Kilkenny solar farm given green light

470ac Kilkenny solar farm given green light

The solar farm was granted permission subject to 42 conditions, including a requirement that the developer pay a €1,353,840 contribution to Kilkenny County Council.

NEWS 18 February 2026

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Kubota’s M6001 Utility series – the competent all-rounder

With power outputs from 104hp up to 143hp, the five-model M6001 Utility series of tractors from Kubota is the cost-sensitive successor to the proven MGX range

Kubota’s M6001 Utility series – the competent all-rounder

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