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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 3 December 2025

Home Farm: starting our solar journey

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Heydon accused of throwing solar supports 'under the bus'

Heydon accused of throwing solar supports 'under the bus'

NEWS 30 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

RENEWABLES 18 November 2025

Ireland’s 80,000ac solar farm pipeline

Ireland’s 80,000ac solar farm pipeline

Ireland’s 80,000ac solar farm pipeline

RENEWABLES 22 October 2025

National debate needed on land use as solar powers ahead

National debate needed on land use as solar powers ahead

National debate needed on land use as solar powers ahead

VIEWPOINTS 22 October 2025

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Proposed solar cuts are a 'mistake', says industry body

Proposed solar cuts are a 'mistake', says industry body

Micro-Renewable Energy Federation calls on Government to 'reconsider' reducing installation grants for solar panels and battery systems.

NEWS 3 September 2025

Simple fixes for farm safety this winter housing period with TAMS

Simple fixes for farm safety this winter housing period with TAMS

With a 60% grant aid available for items under the TAMS Farm Safety Scheme, Martin Merrick looks at some of the key items farmers can invest in within their yard to improve farm safety.

BUILDINGS 3 September 2025

Over 3,000ac of solar farms receive State support

Over 3,000ac of solar farms receive State support

The results from the latest Irish renewable energy auction show 18 solar farm and five wind farm projects have secured 15 years of State-backed support, writes Stephen Robb.

NEWS 3 September 2025

Listen: The state of solar PV on livestock farms

Listen: The state of solar PV on livestock farms

Stephen Robb catches up with Darren Buckley, Commercial Director at Alternative Energy Ireland, at the National Ploughing Championships to discuss the state of play for solar PV on Irish farms.

RENEWABLES 3 September 2025

Dualla solar farm permission upheld by An Coimisiún Pleanála

Dualla solar farm permission upheld by An Coimisiún Pleanála

The proposals drew a significant number of local objections, including from independent TD Mattie McGrath.

NEWS 3 September 2025

Permission sought for over 5,000ac of new solar farms

Permission sought for over 5,000ac of new solar farms

The push for solar farms shows no signs of slowing down, as the fundamental drivers remain unchanged.

NEWS 3 September 2025

CCAC calls for speedier delivery of rooftop solar

CCAC calls for speedier delivery of rooftop solar

Government's climate advisers want solar panels covering the rooftops of more houses and non-residential buildings quicker.

RENEWABLES 3 September 2025

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