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Renewables
Grid and grant gaps hamper NI renewables
Stephen Robb
The lack of grant aid for solar PV for farmers in Northern Ireland, and a grid which suffers from lack of investment, where among the challenges highlighted at the Balmoral Show.
21 May 2025 Climate and environment
Energy-related emissions hit 30-year low
This is according to the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, which published the interim national energy balance for 2024, which showed that emissions have fallen 11% since 2011.
19 May 2025 Renewables
Solar farms reach new generation record - EirGrid
Irish solar farms set a new generation record over the weekend, producing 752MW of power thanks to the sunny weather.
Limerick council refuses permission for AD plant
A group representing residents said that while it supports the use of anaerobic digesters as a renewable energy source, its objection lies with the proposed location of the facility.
15 May 2025 News
Editorial: wind farm challenges
Are surrounding landowners sufficiently rewarded, if at all, for the land asset value reduction with these type of cluster investments?
14 May 2025 Viewpoints
Rethinking small-scale on-farm biogas
The National Biomethane Strategy committed to exploring finance for small-scale AD plants, but is it overlooking another model? Stephen Robb asks
14 May 2025 Renewables
Biogas plant approved on former Lisheen mine in Tipperary
The AD plant will process 98,000t of agricultural and waste feedstock annually to produce biomethane gas, which will be injected into the national gas grid as a replacement for natural gas.
14 May 2025 News
Dairy processor TINE Ireland using solar to cut emissions
The carbon offsets of the project represent the equivalent of planting 2,150 trees, the company said.
13 May 2025 News
Anaerobic digestion eligible for SBCI loans
The Growth and Sustainability Loan Scheme provides up to €3m in low-cost loans for up to 10 years from participating banks and financial institutions.
12 May 2025 Renewables
Irish Farmers Journal wins gold at Media Awards
The Irish Farmers Journal team won gold at the Media Awards on Thursday night in Dublin.
9 May 2025 News
Just 2% of Ireland free of wind farm constraints
A new study has identified that just 2% of Ireland faces no constraints for new wind farm developments, writes Stephen Robb.
7 May 2025 Renewables
Construction starts on Ørsted’s second Irish solar farm
Global energy giant Ørsted has started to build its second Irish solar farm in Cork, which will generate 55MW of electricity once operational.
7 May 2025 Renewables