renewables

Flagship AD policy will lead to biomethane imports

The flagship policy could yet become one of the most striking failures of energy policy in recent times, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 29 April 2026

Flagship AD policy will lead to biomethane imports

MOST READ STORIES

1

2

3

4

5

Over one gigawatt of solar farms now generating power

Over one gigawatt of solar farms now generating power

NEWS 29 April 2026

EU approves €3.7bn Czech Republic biomethane scheme

EU approves €3.7bn Czech Republic biomethane scheme

NEWS 28 April 2026

Sligo AD developers win top prize at RDS awards

Sligo AD developers win top prize at RDS awards

Sligo AD developers win top prize at RDS awards

RENEWABLES 27 April 2026

€80m food waste AD plant launched in Cork

€80m food waste AD plant launched in Cork

€80m food waste AD plant launched in Cork

NEWS 24 April 2026

ADVERTISEMENT

Cracks show on State’s AD rocky roadmap

Cracks show on State’s AD rocky roadmap

The EU said the state’s flagship renewable heat scheme, aimed at supporting the AD sector, does not comply with EU rules.

RENEWABLES 15 April 2026

€200m biomethane scheme still on track

€200m biomethane scheme still on track

The Government has said that it remains fully committed to supporting the development of an indigenous biomethane including the introduction of a €200m capital grant scheme.

NEWS 15 April 2026

€75m in SEAI business grants approved in 2025

€75m in SEAI business grants approved in 2025

The record level of applications saw 4,500 businesses avail of various supports such as energy audits, commercial solar PV, and retrofits.

RENEWABLES 15 April 2026

Delay in RHO policy creates further uncertainty – LGI

Delay in RHO policy creates further uncertainty – LGI

The industry has been reacting to the news that the Government’s anaerobic digestion plans are at risk due to the decision by the EU on its Renewable Heat Obligation scheme.

NEWS 15 April 2026

How solar farms impact your entitlements

How solar farms impact your entitlements

Farmers signing solar farm leases may need to consider the effect on their direct payments, writes Stephen Robb

RENEWABLES 15 April 2026

Solar PV on farms - what farmers are saying

Solar PV on farms - what farmers are saying

With solar photovoltaic systems gaining ground on Irish farms, Stephen Robb meets farmers to see how it’s working.

RENEWABLES 15 April 2026

Tractors – what are the alternatives to diesel?

Tractors – what are the alternatives to diesel?

Ireland’s reliance on volatile diesel markets has been highlighted this month, as escalating prices have led to protests around the country. But are there realistic alternatives?

RENEWABLES 15 April 2026

SPONSORED

A different kind of farm visit

Organic beef and sheep farmer, Kay O’Sullivan, describes her experience of hosting a group of chefs on her farm.

A different kind of farm visit

LOAD MORE STORIES