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Farmers advised to shift to SEAI for solar supports

Solar sector in a 'total mess' because of the introduction of ranking and selection criteria for TAMS.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Farmers advised to shift to SEAI for solar supports

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Over 33,000 Solar PV Scheme grants awarded in 2025

Over 33,000 Solar PV Scheme grants awarded in 2025

RENEWABLES 14 January 2026

Dempsey at Large: the early lessons from solar

Dempsey at Large: the early lessons from solar

VIEWPOINTS 7 January 2026

Planning submitted for 34ac Donegal solar farm

Planning submitted for 34ac Donegal solar farm

Planning submitted for 34ac Donegal solar farm

NEWS 5 January 2026

Do ice-bank bulk tanks makes sense with solar?

Do ice-bank bulk tanks makes sense with solar?

Do ice-bank bulk tanks makes sense with solar?

MILK QUALITY 4 January 2026

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Solar farms – what developers look for in a site

Solar farms – what developers look for in a site

As organisations call for tighter guidelines on where solar farms can be built, Stephen Robb examines the criteria involved in selecting sites.

NEWS 18 November 2025

Application imminent for 800ac Cork solar farm

Application imminent for 800ac Cork solar farm

The project has already faced significant objections from locals.

NEWS 18 November 2025

Home Farm: sophisticated solar

Home Farm: sophisticated solar

The early closed paddocks have covers fit to graze after the long mild spell, but while the grass might be fit to graze, the land certainly isn't.

VIEWPOINTS 18 November 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 18 November 2025

Home Farm: starting our solar journey

Home Farm: starting our solar journey

We dithered as to whether the wire should be buried beneath the yard or brought around overhead by being attached to the existing outhouses.

VIEWPOINTS 18 November 2025

Heydon accused of throwing solar supports 'under the bus'

Heydon accused of throwing solar supports 'under the bus'

Ranking and selection criteria for TAMS tranche 9 have been slammed by the Micro Renewable Energy Federation.

NEWS 18 November 2025

Continuation of SEAI’s €1,800 grants for rooftop solar into 2026 welcomed

Continuation of SEAI’s €1,800 grants for rooftop solar into 2026 welcomed

SEAI grants of €1,800 per home for installing rooftop solar will remain into 2026 in a move that has been welcomed by renewable energy groups.

RENEWABLES 18 November 2025

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Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

Want a first look at the farm machinery that will shape the season ahead?

Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

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