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Kerry and Waterford set for 712ac of solar farms

If approved, the two developments would see a combined 712ac of land used for solar energy generation.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Kerry and Waterford set for 712ac of solar farms

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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

RENEWABLES 22 June 2026

Editorial: TAMS issues should be sorted

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

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

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 23 April 2026

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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 22 October 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 22 October 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 22 October 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 22 October 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 22 October 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 22 October 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 22 October 2025

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