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Homegrown solar success story

The Irish Farmers Journal recently sat down with Activ8 Solar Energies founder and CEO, Ciaran Marron, to discuss the company's journey and the growth of the Irish solar industry.

RENEWABLES 22 July 2026

Homegrown solar success story

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Aurivo opts for PPA model to fund €5m solar farm

Aurivo opts for PPA model to fund €5m solar farm

NEWS 21 July 2026

Reducing agricultural emissions

Reducing agricultural emissions

LETTERS 15 July 2026

Volkswagen to use flock of sheep to graze under solar panels

Volkswagen to use flock of sheep to graze under solar panels

Volkswagen to use flock of sheep to graze under solar panels

RENEWABLES 6 July 2026

275ac Longford solar farm set for planning battle

275ac Longford solar farm set for planning battle

275ac Longford solar farm set for planning battle

NEWS 15 June 2026

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

‘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 16 March 2026

€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 16 March 2026

How solar farms impact your entitlements

How solar farms impact your entitlements

Farmers signing solar farm leases may need to consider the effect on their direct payments, writes Stephen Robb

RENEWABLES 16 March 2026

Solar generates 1% of electricity in February

Solar generates 1% of electricity in February

As the rollout of solar farms continues at pace, the technology’s limitations during the dull winter months were reflected in the latest electricity generation figures for February.

NEWS 16 March 2026

Domestic dwellings to be removed from TAMS solar grants

Domestic dwellings to be removed from TAMS solar grants

Farmers wishing to install solar panels for domestic use may apply for support from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, the Department official said.

SCHEMES 16 March 2026

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 16 March 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 16 March 2026

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Measuring carbon is the new frontier for Irish tillage farming

Tom Barry, tillage farmer: ‘I farm in Killavullen, north Cork, and I’ve been farming here since 1995’.

Measuring carbon is the new frontier for Irish tillage farming

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