Wind energy

Kerry tops wind generation league

Kerry, once again, topped Ireland’s wind generation league in September, with 129 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity, followed by Cork (117 GWh), Galway (95 GWh), Derry (77 GWh) and Mayo (71 GWh).

RENEWABLES 27 October 2025

Kerry tops wind generation league

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Wind generation falls to 24% in July

Wind generation falls to 24% in July

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Environmental pillar joins forces with renewable lobby groups

Environmental pillar joins forces with renewable lobby groups

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Cork says no to eight new wind turbines

Cork says no to eight new wind turbines

Cork says no to eight new wind turbines

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Just 2% of Ireland free of wind farm constraints

Just 2% of Ireland free of wind farm constraints

Just 2% of Ireland free of wind farm constraints

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Big Interview: No reason why feed additives ‘can’t be rolled out in morning'

Big Interview: No reason why feed additives ‘can’t be rolled out in morning'

Jack Kennedy and Amy Forde sit down with Marie Donnelly, chair of the Climate Change Advisory Council to talk about the key issues facing Irish farmers.

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Time to rethink data centres?

Time to rethink data centres?

The boom of data centres in Ireland continues to give rise to concerns about our ability to meet climate targets, but can they be developed sustainably?

RENEWABLES 15 January 2025

An Bord Pleanála to appeal landmark wind farm judgement

An Bord Pleanála to appeal landmark wind farm judgement

The Board has said that it will seek to apply to the High Court to re-open the judgment and will further seek a certificate of appeal.

NEWS 15 January 2025

Fresh Government - fresh start for farm renewables

Fresh Government - fresh start for farm renewables

Stephen Robb explores where farm renewables fit into the new Programme for Government

RENEWABLES 15 January 2025

An Bord Pleanála refuses permission for 12 wind farms in 2024

An Bord Pleanála refuses permission for 12 wind farms in 2024

An Bord Pleanála granted planning permission for 10 new wind farms with a combined capacity of 717MW in 2024 , but needed to have granted 1,720MW to stay on target to meet the Climate Action Plan.

NEWS 15 January 2025

Climate law prioritised in key wind farm ruling

Climate law prioritised in key wind farm ruling

The decision could have far-reaching implications, as it establishes that legally mandated climate goals take precedence over local authorities' development plans.

NEWS 15 January 2025

SRESS fails to impress

SRESS fails to impress

Stephen Robb talks to the main farm and renewable organisations about the Government’s new flagship scheme aiming to allow farmers to develop solar farms and wind turbines of their own.

RENEWABLES 15 January 2025

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PGI boosting value of all beef in Italy

Francesca Perfetto heads Bord Bia’s office in Milan, Italy, and tells the Irish Farmers Journal about promoting Irish food and drink in her country.

PGI boosting value of all beef in Italy

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