Renewables

2030 renewable targets slip out of reach

Projections show that the country will fall short of its 2030 target of 43%, across electricity, heating and transport.

NEWS 11 March 2026

2030 renewable targets slip out of reach

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160ac solar farm plans lodged in Tipperary

160ac solar farm plans lodged in Tipperary

NEWS 9 March 2026

Goodman objects to Co Louth solar farm

Goodman objects to Co Louth solar farm

NEWS 4 March 2026

Renewables progress not reflected in bills

Renewables progress not reflected in bills

Renewables progress not reflected in bills

RENEWABLES 4 March 2026

No new DAFM AD grants – but €200m scheme promised

No new DAFM AD grants – but €200m scheme promised

No new DAFM AD grants – but €200m scheme promised

NEWS 4 March 2026

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Minister accused of hatchet job on TAMS solar PV

Minister accused of hatchet job on TAMS solar PV

The Minister of Agriculture has been accused of doing a of hatchet job on TAMS solar PV grants, just as energy prices are set to skyrocket again.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Planning approved for 615ac Laois solar farm

Planning approved for 615ac Laois solar farm

Construction of the solar farm, spread across five parcels of land, will consist of approximately 1,796,838 square metres of solar photovoltaic panels.

NEWS 18 February 2026

RENURE – can it work in Ireland?

RENURE – can it work in Ireland?

The push towards processing slurry and manure into RENURE fertiliser is getting a lot of attention, but can it help Irish farmers?

RENEWABLES 18 February 2026

Government to support community AD plants

Government to support community AD plants

The Government has signalled its intent to support community anaerobic digestion plants in new circular economy strategy.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Department of Agriculture visits UK AD plant for fact-finding mission

Department of Agriculture visits UK AD plant for fact-finding mission

The Department of Agriculture was among a 20-strong delegation that visited a UK anaerobic digestion plant as part of a fact-finding mission last week.

NEWS 18 February 2026

The case for using Irish straw in construction

The case for using Irish straw in construction

Ireland’s tillage sector may require looking beyond traditional markets and towards new uses for straw such as in construction, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 18 February 2026

470ac Kilkenny solar farm given green light

470ac Kilkenny solar farm given green light

The solar farm was granted permission subject to 42 conditions, including a requirement that the developer pay a €1,353,840 contribution to Kilkenny County Council.

NEWS 18 February 2026

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Ireland’s best-selling water heaters designed for the Irish dairy industry

A high-quality and reliable agri electric water heater is paramount to the safety of livestock, the quality of produce and smooth production processes on dairy farms across Ireland.

Ireland’s best-selling water heaters designed for the Irish dairy industry

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