Renewables

Seven years on, first AD plant connects to grid

Bia Energy has become Ireland’s first anaerobic digestion plant to connect directly to the national gas grid, some seven years after the State first set a biomethane target.

NEWS 13 August 2026

Seven years on, first AD plant connects to grid

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US farm biogas pushes ahead under Trump

US farm biogas pushes ahead under Trump

RENEWABLES 12 August 2026

Wind farm approvals rise – but 48 projects await decisions

Wind farm approvals rise – but 48 projects await decisions

RENEWABLES 12 August 2026

Sligo in line for major wind farm upgrade

Sligo in line for major wind farm upgrade

Sligo in line for major wind farm upgrade

NEWS 10 August 2026

Slurry-powered AD plant pays on NI dairy farm

Slurry-powered AD plant pays on NI dairy farm

Slurry-powered AD plant pays on NI dairy farm

RENEWABLES 5 August 2026

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Major battery storage project gets green light in Galway

Major battery storage project gets green light in Galway

The significant 240MWh battery project, located in Somerset, Galway, was granted permission by the county council, with the application having received no objections.

RENEWABLES 22 July 2026

Shell agrees sale of European onshore renewables business

Shell agrees sale of European onshore renewables business

In total, the transaction covers a 4GW renewables portfolio.

RENEWABLES 22 July 2026

Next wave of wind and solar farms on the way

Next wave of wind and solar farms on the way

The next generation of wind and solar projects is set to bid for Government support as Ireland works towards 80% renewable electricity by 2030, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 22 July 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 22 July 2026

Meath AD plant signs biomethane deal with Flogas

Meath AD plant signs biomethane deal with Flogas

College Proteins has signed a gas purchase agreement with Flogas for biomethane that will be produced at its new anaerobic digestion plant at Nobber, Co Meath.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Homegrown solar success story for Activ8 founder Marron

Homegrown solar success story for Activ8 founder Marron

The Irish Farmers Journal recently sat down with Activ8 Solar Energies founder and CEO Ciaran Marron to discuss the company's journey and the growth of the Irish solar industry.

RENEWABLES 22 July 2026

Competitiveness council backs biomethane rethink and LNG

Competitiveness council backs biomethane rethink and LNG

The National Competitiveness and Productivity Council urges rethink on how to support biomethane sector and adopting a technology-neutral approach to renewable energy.

NEWS 22 July 2026

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