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IFA to take renewables seriously
The Dealer
In a positive move, I understand that the IFA held a meeting this week on the formation of a new renewables working group.
4 September 2024 News
Renewable news: 131 GB projects funded, Belfast harbour and new wind farms
Stephen Robb runs through some of the key renewables news stories of the week across Ireland and beyond.
7 August 2024 Renewables
Turning wind turbine blades into picnic tables
Stephen Robb visited Plaswire in Lurgan, Northern Ireland, where they are addressing one of the biggest challenges in the wind industry: recycling turbine blades.
Mayo AD plant to source 42,500t of silage
It's been a busy month on the planning front, with some AD plants, wind and solar farms getting the green light, while others have been turned down, writes Stephen Robb .
29 May 2024 News
Farmers urged to look at tax implications of solar panels
At the moment, if you go over 50% of your land covered by solar PV panels, you lose your agricultural relief.
1 May 2024 Renewables
Are large-scale wind turbines a suitable substitute for fossil fuels?
"The question is, are large scale wind turbines a suitable substitute for fossil fuels and at what price to rural Ireland?" - Brendan Boyd, Kilcummin, north Mayo.
1 May 2024 Letters
Microgeneration pioneers lose out on thousands
Farmers who installed renewable energy systems on their farms between 2009 and 2014, such as small-scale wind turbines, are losing out on thousands due to the delayed rollout of smart meters
24 April 2024 Renewables