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Slow energy transition leaves Ireland exposed

Crisis shows the country is once again exposed to developments beyond Ireland’s control .

NEWS 18 March 2026

Slow energy transition leaves Ireland exposed

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New CRU solution could make AD plants bigger

New CRU solution could make AD plants bigger

RENEWABLES 18 March 2026

Kerry on top for wind generation in February

Kerry on top for wind generation in February

RENEWABLES 18 March 2026

Renewables progress not reflected in bills

Renewables progress not reflected in bills

Renewables progress not reflected in bills

RENEWABLES 4 March 2026

Retrofitting courses are essential for ‘green skills’ – climate action goals

Retrofitting courses are essential for ‘green skills’ – climate action goals

Retrofitting courses are essential for ‘green skills’ – climate action goals

EDUCATION 25 February 2026

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New solar-as-a-service model launched with €20m investment

New solar-as-a-service model launched with €20m investment

Businesses will own the panels after 15 years if they buy the power as part of the service.

RENEWABLES 17 December 2025

Almost €23m paid out under TAMS for solar panels

Almost €23m paid out under TAMS for solar panels

To date, the Department has issued payments worth €22.9m to 1,232 farmers, with approvals continuing to issue on a daily basis.

NEWS 17 December 2025

2026 to be record-breaking year for new wind farms

2026 to be record-breaking year for new wind farms

2026 could potentially be a record-breaking year for wind energy in Ireland, with 3,600MW of winds farms in construction, planning or awaiting the next auction in the states support scheme.

RENEWABLES 17 December 2025

Dempsey at Large: the early lessons from solar

Dempsey at Large: the early lessons from solar

I was able to study the output from the panels which varied hugely depending on the weather and the time of day, writes Matt Dempsey.

VIEWPOINTS 17 December 2025

Do ice-bank bulk tanks makes sense with solar?

Do ice-bank bulk tanks makes sense with solar?

Aidan Brennan chats to Teagasc research John Upton about the payback for ice-bank bulk tanks with solar electricity generation.

MILK QUALITY 17 December 2025

Just 2.4% of energy related emissions come from agriculture in 2024

Just 2.4% of energy related emissions come from agriculture in 2024

The figures show that transport (excluding international aviation) has the highest level of energy-related emissions, accounting for 33.9% of the total.

RENEWABLES 17 December 2025

Colm McCarthy: resourcing Ireland's water and electricity needs

Colm McCarthy: resourcing Ireland's water and electricity needs

The ESB was accordingly designed from the beginning in 1927 as a State-wide monopoly company, initially to develop hydro resources starting with the Shannon scheme.

VIEWPOINTS 17 December 2025

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Advice for supporting gut health

Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

Advice for supporting gut health

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