electricity

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 21 January 2026

2026 to be record-breaking year for new wind farms

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Dempsey at Large: the early lessons from solar

Dempsey at Large: the early lessons from solar

VIEWPOINTS 7 January 2026

Do ice-bank bulk tanks makes sense with solar?

Do ice-bank bulk tanks makes sense with solar?

MILK QUALITY 4 January 2026

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

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

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

RENEWABLES 24 December 2025

Colm McCarthy: resourcing Ireland's water and electricity needs

Colm McCarthy: resourcing Ireland's water and electricity needs

Colm McCarthy: resourcing Ireland's water and electricity needs

VIEWPOINTS 17 December 2025

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Finance secured for 500ac solar farm

Finance secured for 500ac solar farm

The 500ac solar farm in Ballyhea, Cork, is already under construction and is reported to be ahead of schedule.

NEWS 26 November 2025

Solar farm debate continues in farming

Solar farm debate continues in farming

Solar farms are becoming an ever-more visible on our landscape in certain parts of the country, so too are calls to manage where they are built.

RENEWABLES 26 November 2025

Home Farm: starting our solar journey

Home Farm: starting our solar journey

We dithered as to whether the wire should be buried beneath the yard or brought around overhead by being attached to the existing outhouses.

VIEWPOINTS 26 November 2025

UFU remove SONI as corporate member

UFU remove SONI as corporate member

According to the UFU, corporate membership allows networking opportunities, weekly industry briefings, and social media promotion.

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 November 2025

Kepak wins large-business SEAI energy award

Kepak wins large-business SEAI energy award

The SEAI Energy Awards took place last week, with Kepak among the food companies recognised for sustainable energy initiatives.

NEWS 26 November 2025

Colm McCarthy: interconnectors supplementing our energy needs

Colm McCarthy: interconnectors supplementing our energy needs

Some of the power coming from the socket in your home or business is nuclear electricity – the electrons which buzz along the grid do not carry birth certificates.

VIEWPOINTS 26 November 2025

The cold hard reality of Ireland’s energy policy

The cold hard reality of Ireland’s energy policy

A new report has laid out the stark reality of Ireland’s energy policy and argues for a rebalance in approach, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 26 November 2025

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Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

Want a first look at the farm machinery that will shape the season ahead?

Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

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