wind energy

Wind farms continue to struggle to secure permission

There are currently 40 wind energy projects in the planning system, with no new wind farms approved by An Coimisiún Pleanála in the first quarter of 2026.

RENEWABLES 11 May 2026

Wind farms continue to struggle to secure permission

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Slow energy transition leaves Ireland exposed

Slow energy transition leaves Ireland exposed

NEWS 18 March 2026

Kerry on top for wind generation in February

Kerry on top for wind generation in February

RENEWABLES 18 March 2026

Climate rules must factor into planning decisions

Climate rules must factor into planning decisions

Climate rules must factor into planning decisions

RENEWABLES 11 February 2026

Farmers can earn up to €40,000 per turbine lease

Farmers can earn up to €40,000 per turbine lease

Farmers can earn up to €40,000 per turbine lease

NEWS 28 January 2026

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Ireland's wind revolution – what’s in it for farmers?

Ireland's wind revolution – what’s in it for farmers?

As wind and energy infrastructure continues to roll out, the key question is, what does it mean for farmers?

RENEWABLES 1 January 1970

Electricity generation tussles between gas and wind in October

Electricity generation tussles between gas and wind in October

While October was the third-best month on record for wind, providing 36% of the country’s electricity, gas still dominated at 39%.

RENEWABLES 1 January 1970

Kerry tops wind generation league

Kerry tops wind generation league

Kerry, once again, topped Ireland’s wind generation league in September, with 129 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity, followed by Cork (117 GWh), Galway (95 GWh), Derry (77 GWh) and Mayo (71 GWh).

RENEWABLES 1 January 1970

Wind generation falls to 24% in July

Wind generation falls to 24% in July

For the first time this year, Cork overtook Kerry as the top-producing county, delivering 85GWh of electricity.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Environmental pillar joins forces with renewable lobby groups

Environmental pillar joins forces with renewable lobby groups

The joint called for a significant expansion of wind and solar infrastructure while maintaining high standards of environmental protection and biodiversity.

RENEWABLES 1 January 1970

Cork says no to eight new wind turbines

Cork says no to eight new wind turbines

Cork County Council stated that the turbines were to be built on an elevated, exposed and open unspoilt landscape, which would require peat removal, resulting in biodiversity loss.

RENEWABLES 1 January 1970

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm