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Wind and solar power as insurance against imported energy

"The capture of wind and sun to generate power is a huge breakthrough and it is but a matter of time before more cost effective methods of storage are achieved." - John McCarthy, by email

LETTERS 29 July 2026

Wind and solar power as insurance against imported energy

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Reliability of wind and solar power

Reliability of wind and solar power

LETTERS 22 July 2026

Kerry and Waterford set for 712ac of solar farms

Kerry and Waterford set for 712ac of solar farms

NEWS 15 July 2026

Farmers lodge objection to €1bn data centre solar development

Farmers lodge objection to €1bn data centre solar development

Farmers lodge objection to €1bn data centre solar development

NEWS 1 July 2026

Solar soars to become third-largest source of electricity

Solar soars to become third-largest source of electricity

Solar soars to become third-largest source of electricity

RENEWABLES 22 June 2026

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Editorial: TAMS issues should be sorted

Editorial: TAMS issues should be sorted

The Government’s focus seems to be on saving for a rainy day or investing in major infrastructure projects.

VIEWPOINTS 3 December 2025

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

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

With fuel costs and energy security dominating headlines, the case for generating your own power on farm has never been stronger. Solar PV delivers.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 3 December 2025

160ac solar farm plans lodged in Tipperary

160ac solar farm plans lodged in Tipperary

The 160ac solar farm proposal near Tipperary town is the latest in a growing number of solar energy projects planned for the region.

NEWS 3 December 2025

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

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

Solar panels are now that cheap in Germany that it gives growers a real opportunity to use the panel surface in a different way, German farmer Christian Nachtwey tells Claire McCormack.

FEATURE 3 December 2025

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 3 December 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 3 December 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 3 December 2025

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