Stephen Robb

New AD grants will not be retrospective

The eagerly anticipated new round of capital grants for AD plants will not be retrospective, meaning projects that have already commenced construction could miss out.

NEWS 24 June 2026

New AD grants will not be retrospective

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Google backs major CO2 battery in Offaly

Google backs major CO2 battery in Offaly

RENEWABLES 24 June 2026

Solar soars to become third-largest source of electricity

Solar soars to become third-largest source of electricity

RENEWABLES 22 June 2026

Down to Agribusiness: Tirlán, Tehran and Ireland’s troubled energy policy

Down to Agribusiness: Tirlán, Tehran and Ireland’s troubled energy policy

Down to Agribusiness: Tirlán, Tehran and Ireland’s troubled energy policy

NEWS 19 June 2026

Commercial rates paid by wind farms rise to €75m

Commercial rates paid by wind farms rise to €75m

Commercial rates paid by wind farms rise to €75m

NEWS 17 June 2026

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New energy projects of all shapes and sizes

New energy projects of all shapes and sizes

Stephen Robb takes a look at some of the main renewable projects in development around the country over the past month.

RENEWABLES 3 June 2026

Bord na Móna and SSE seek approval for 11 turbines reaching 200m

Bord na Móna and SSE seek approval for 11 turbines reaching 200m

Proposed development includes 11 wind turbines with an overall blade-tip height of up to 200m and a minimum setback distance of 800m from the nearest residential property.

NEWS 3 June 2026

275ac Longford solar farm set for planning battle

275ac Longford solar farm set for planning battle

Planning permission for a major solar farm near Ballymahon has been challenged, with concerns raised over traffic, visual impact, construction effects and environmental assessments.

NEWS 3 June 2026

Making pellets from chicken manure at scale

Making pellets from chicken manure at scale

Getting manure out of Northern Ireland is a key strategy for dealing with its nutrient challenges, and SoilWorx is doing this at scale, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 3 June 2026

Energy set to be key focus of Ireland's EU presidency

Energy set to be key focus of Ireland's EU presidency

Energy security, affordability and sustainability will be a key focus during Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

NEWS 3 June 2026

Carlow set for major €2bn energy project

Carlow set for major €2bn energy project

Plans for a significant new energy storage project have been unveiled for Carlow, which will convert excess renewable electricity into hydrogen and store it in underground caverns.

NEWS 3 June 2026

Southwest: the new renewable powerhouse?

Southwest: the new renewable powerhouse?

Cork and Kerry could become a renewable energy powerhouse in Ireland, but significant investment in grid and energy infrastructure will be needed, writes Stephen Robb

RENEWABLES 3 June 2026

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BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

Held every two years, BEEF2026 taking place on Wednesday, 1 July, promises to be one of the most important events in the farming calendar.

BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

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