solar energy

Solar soars to become third-largest source of electricity

According to Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O’Brien, the rapid growth of solar energy deployment reflects a dramatic transformation in Ireland’s renewable energy landscape.

RENEWABLES 22 June 2026

Solar soars to become third-largest source of electricity

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Editorial: TAMS issues should be sorted

Editorial: TAMS issues should be sorted

VIEWPOINTS 13 May 2026

€7,200 a year: what solar can save a 100-cow herd

€7,200 a year: what solar can save a 100-cow herd

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 23 April 2026

160ac solar farm plans lodged in Tipperary

160ac solar farm plans lodged in Tipperary

160ac solar farm plans lodged in Tipperary

NEWS 9 March 2026

Growing apples under solar panels in a dual-purpose German orchard

Growing apples under solar panels in a dual-purpose German orchard

Growing apples under solar panels in a dual-purpose German orchard

FEATURE 4 February 2026

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Solar pipeline hits nearly 4,000ac in January

Solar pipeline hits nearly 4,000ac in January

The first month of 2026 has seen significant activity in Ireland’s solar farm pipeline, with most large-scale projects attracting strong community opposition, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 24 September 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 24 September 2025

Fears of solar investment collapse

Fears of solar investment collapse

The Micro Renewable Energy Federation accused Minister for Agriculture of throwing the TAMS solar scheme 'under the bus'.

NEWS 24 September 2025

Permission sought for another 900ac of solar

Permission sought for another 900ac of solar

Over 900 acres of solar projects have recently been added to Ireland’s planning system, as new applications and appeals continue nationwide.

NEWS 24 September 2025

National debate needed on land use as solar powers ahead

National debate needed on land use as solar powers ahead

There are two sides to every argument, but a national conversation is needed. And central to that conversation should be the Government’s national Land Use Review – which is nowhere to be seen.

VIEWPOINTS 24 September 2025

Centre of excellence on the shores of Lough Derg

Centre of excellence on the shores of Lough Derg

The Kelly farm at Ballycommon in north Tipperary are representing Arrabawn Tipperary Co-op in the this years NDC/Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards.

BREEDING & HEALTH 24 September 2025

New scheme to see solar and wind farm expansion in NI

New scheme to see solar and wind farm expansion in NI

The scheme aims to help achieve the Northern Ireland Climate Change Act’s target of 80% renewable electricity consumption by 2030.

NEWS 24 September 2025

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BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

Held every two years, BEEF2026 taking place on Wednesday, 1 July, promises to be one of the most important events in the farming calendar.

BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

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