Stephen Robb

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AD plants should be welcomed in communities – Minister

Minister O'Brien said that more has to be done at the political level on the importance of biomethane.

NEWS 2 July 2026

AD plants should be welcomed in communities – Minister

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Renewed optimism as Minister reaffirms AD plans

Renewed optimism as Minister reaffirms AD plans

RENEWABLES 1 July 2026

Committee urges caution on grass-fed AD plants

Committee urges caution on grass-fed AD plants

NEWS 1 July 2026

Minister commits to planning guidelines for AD plants

Minister commits to planning guidelines for AD plants

Minister commits to planning guidelines for AD plants

NEWS 29 June 2026

Down to Agribusiness: fertiliser prices, biomethane and betting on El Niño

Down to Agribusiness: fertiliser prices, biomethane and betting on El Niño

Down to Agribusiness: fertiliser prices, biomethane and betting on El Niño

PODCAST 26 June 2026

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New AD grants will not be retrospective

New AD grants will not be retrospective

The eagerly anticipated new round of capital grants for AD plants will not be retrospective, meaning projects that have already commenced construction could miss out.

NEWS 17 June 2026

Google backs major CO2 battery in Offaly

Google backs major CO2 battery in Offaly

Innovative long-duration energy storage projects are emerging as Ireland targets 80% renewable electricity by 2030, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 17 June 2026

Solar soars to become third-largest source of electricity

Solar soars to become third-largest source of electricity

According to Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O’Brien, the rapid growth of solar energy deployment reflects a dramatic transformation in Ireland’s renewable energy landscape.

RENEWABLES 17 June 2026

Down to Agribusiness: Tirlán, Tehran and Ireland’s troubled energy policy

Down to Agribusiness: Tirlán, Tehran and Ireland’s troubled energy policy

In the first episode of Down to Agribusiness, Stephen and Lorcan discuss energy market volatility, business developments and renewables, before sitting down with Glanbia CEO Hugh McGuire.

NEWS 17 June 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 17 June 2026

New energy projects of all shapes and sizes

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

Bord na Móna and SSE seek approval for 11 turbines reaching 200m

Bord na Móna and SSE seek approval for 11 turbines reaching 200m

Proposed development includes 11 wind turbines with an overall blade-tip height of up to 200m and a minimum setback distance of 800m from the nearest residential property.

NEWS 17 June 2026

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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