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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

470ac Kilkenny solar farm given green light

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Three Irish solar farms sold for €230m

Three Irish solar farms sold for €230m

NEWS 9 February 2026

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

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

FEATURE 4 February 2026

Almost €23m paid out under TAMS for solar panels

Almost €23m paid out under TAMS for solar panels

Almost €23m paid out under TAMS for solar panels

NEWS 31 January 2026

Solar panels on roofs – what you need to know

Solar panels on roofs – what you need to know

Solar panels on roofs – what you need to know

BUILDINGS 28 January 2026

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Farmers advised to shift to SEAI for solar supports

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 17 December 2025

Over 33,000 Solar PV Scheme grants awarded in 2025

Over 33,000 Solar PV Scheme grants awarded in 2025

2025 proved to be a record year for the SEAI Solar PV Scheme in 2025 with over 33,000 grants awarded.

RENEWABLES 17 December 2025

Dempsey at Large: the early lessons from solar

Dempsey at Large: the early lessons from solar

I was able to study the output from the panels which varied hugely depending on the weather and the time of day, writes Matt Dempsey.

VIEWPOINTS 17 December 2025

Planning submitted for 34ac Donegal solar farm

Planning submitted for 34ac Donegal solar farm

Plans for one of the first large-scale solar farms in Donegal have been submitted to Donegal County Council.

NEWS 17 December 2025

Do ice-bank bulk tanks makes sense with solar?

Do ice-bank bulk tanks makes sense with solar?

Aidan Brennan chats to Teagasc research John Upton about the payback for ice-bank bulk tanks with solar electricity generation.

MILK QUALITY 17 December 2025

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 17 December 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 17 December 2025

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Amazone Avant delivers strength, speed and reliability in tough Irish conditions

Tom Garaghty works with Oliver Conroy Plant and Agri, a, Co Westmeath-based slurry, silage and tillage contractor, long-time Amazone customers who previously operated the AD-P and Centaya drills.

Amazone Avant delivers strength, speed and reliability in tough Irish conditions

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