Wind farms

Wind farms continue to struggle to secure permission

There are currently 40 wind energy projects in the planning system, with no new wind farms approved by An Coimisiún Pleanála in the first quarter of 2026.

RENEWABLES 11 May 2026

Wind farms continue to struggle to secure permission

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Renewables driving investment in grid

Renewables driving investment in grid

NORTHERN IRELAND 8 April 2026

Renewables boss critical of NI grid

Renewables boss critical of NI grid

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 April 2026

Meath solar farm reduced by 67ac for second planning application

Meath solar farm reduced by 67ac for second planning application

Meath solar farm reduced by 67ac for second planning application

RENEWABLES 1 April 2026

Ireland's wind revolution – what’s in it for farmers?

Ireland's wind revolution – what’s in it for farmers?

Ireland's wind revolution – what’s in it for farmers?

RENEWABLES 28 January 2026

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New wind and solar farm scheme for Northern Ireland

New wind and solar farm scheme for Northern Ireland

RENEWABLES The new scheme is set to kickstart Northern Ireland’s solar farm industry and support the further roll out of new wind farms, writes Stephen Robb

RENEWABLES 1 January 1970

PSO levy funding renewables to fall by 38%

PSO levy funding renewables to fall by 38%

The levy supporting renewable energy schemes will fall by 38% in 2025/26 due to forecasted higher wholesale prices reducing the need for funding.

RENEWABLES 1 January 1970

Cork communities protest over solar, wind and battery projects

Cork communities protest over solar, wind and battery projects

Ten rural community groups raised their concerns at Cork County Hall on Tuesday, where they told Caitríona Morrissey about their concerns.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Community plans protest over solar and wind farms

Community plans protest over solar and wind farms

A number of rural community groups are joining forces in a new alliance seeking planning changes for solar and wind farms.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Award for wind farm man

Award for wind farm man

John Fogarty's efforts in the wind farm space were described as both 'pioneering and inspirational'.

DEALER 1 January 1970

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm