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New energy projects of all shapes and sizes

Stephen Robb takes a look at some of the main renewable projects in development around the country over the past month.

RENEWABLES 17 June 2026

New energy projects of all shapes and sizes

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Wind farms continue to struggle to secure permission

Wind farms continue to struggle to secure permission

RENEWABLES 11 May 2026

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

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

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

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

2026 could potentially be a record-breaking year for wind energy with 2,112MW now in the planning system.

NEWS 1 January 1970

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

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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.

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