Stephen Robb

Cracks show on State’s AD rocky roadmap

The EU said the state’s flagship renewable heat scheme, aimed at supporting the AD sector, does not comply with EU rules.

RENEWABLES 22 April 2026

Cracks show on State’s AD rocky roadmap

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€200m biomethane scheme still on track

€200m biomethane scheme still on track

NEWS 22 April 2026

€75m in SEAI business grants approved in 2025

€75m in SEAI business grants approved in 2025

RENEWABLES 22 April 2026

Delay in RHO policy creates further uncertainty – LGI

Delay in RHO policy creates further uncertainty – LGI

Delay in RHO policy creates further uncertainty – LGI

NEWS 20 April 2026

How solar farms impact your entitlements

How solar farms impact your entitlements

How solar farms impact your entitlements

RENEWABLES 18 April 2026

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Solar PV on farms - what farmers are saying

Solar PV on farms - what farmers are saying

With solar photovoltaic systems gaining ground on Irish farms, Stephen Robb meets farmers to see how it’s working.

RENEWABLES 15 April 2026

Farm Tech Talk: fuel protests aftermath

Farm Tech Talk: fuel protests aftermath

This week, Stephen chats with the Farm Tech Talk team about the outcome of the fuel protests, and what it means for farmers.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Tractors – what are the alternatives to diesel?

Tractors – what are the alternatives to diesel?

Ireland’s reliance on volatile diesel markets has been highlighted this month, as escalating prices have led to protests around the country. But are there realistic alternatives?

RENEWABLES 15 April 2026

AI threatens job loss in farming and forestry

AI threatens job loss in farming and forestry

The adoption of AI could lead to job losses of up to 5.7% among agricultural, forestry, and fishery labourers.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Renewables Focus: don't let a good fuel crisis go to waste

Renewables Focus: don't let a good fuel crisis go to waste

The message is clear, under our current supply chain model, energy security is not guaranteed, so it is time to rapidly ramp up renewable energy with farmers at the core, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 15 April 2026

Government's AD plans in turmoil as EU says no to key scheme

Government's AD plans in turmoil as EU says no to key scheme

A key feature of the scheme, a multiplier for Irish biomethane, was found to be incompatible with EU internal market rules, rendering many planned AD plants unviable.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Tirlán switches on its new solar farm

Tirlán switches on its new solar farm

Tirlán has commissioned its new on-site solar farm at its dairy processing facility in Ballyragget, Co Kilkenny.

NEWS 15 April 2026

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€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.

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

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