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Budget 2027 farm energy asks include 50% biogas grant and electricity VAT cut

With Budget 2027 around the corner, Stephen Robb takes a look at some of the main renewable energy asks ahead of this year’s Budget.

NEWS 23 September 2026

Budget 2027 farm energy asks include 50% biogas grant and electricity VAT cut

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Grid limits are biggest barrier to new wind projects, WEI warns

Grid limits are biggest barrier to new wind projects, WEI warns

RENEWABLES 23 September 2026

UFU gets caught up in NI politics

UFU gets caught up in NI politics

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 August 2026

Sense check needed on energy progress

Sense check needed on energy progress

Sense check needed on energy progress

RENEWABLES 19 August 2026

US farm biogas pushes ahead under Trump

US farm biogas pushes ahead under Trump

US farm biogas pushes ahead under Trump

RENEWABLES 12 August 2026

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Sligo in line for major wind farm upgrade

Sligo in line for major wind farm upgrade

In total, the new development would consist of up to 17 modern wind turbines, replacing the 23 turbines currently in operation.

NEWS 10 April 2026

Wind and solar power as insurance against imported energy

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 10 April 2026

Grid constraints leave Ireland wasting enough wind power to supply 667,000 homes

Grid constraints leave Ireland wasting enough wind power to supply 667,000 homes

The figures highlight challenge facing Ireland's energy transition, with renewable generation increasing faster than the infrastructure needed to transport, store and use it.

NEWS 10 April 2026

Commercial rates paid by wind farms rise to €75m

Commercial rates paid by wind farms rise to €75m

Wind farms are increasingly contributing to local authorities budgets through commercials rates.

NEWS 10 April 2026

Violent hailstorms cause serious damage to Italian crops

Violent hailstorms cause serious damage to Italian crops

Cereals, tomatoes, vegetables, orchards, vineyards and hazelnut groves were among the worst-affected crops from the extreme weather episode.

NEWS 10 April 2026

49% of electricity in March generated by renewables

49% of electricity in March generated by renewables

New provisional data from EirGrid shows that 49% of electricity came from renewables during the month, with wind contributing around 40%.

RENEWABLES 10 April 2026

Weekend weather: windy with showers and occasional clear spells

Weekend weather: windy with showers and occasional clear spells

The weekend is set to be a windy one, with showers of rain, heavy at times, and some sunny spells.

NEWS 10 April 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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