Renewables

Wind, solar PV and AD set for discussion on IFJ stand at Ploughing 26

The discussion is set to take place at the Co Offaly venue on Thursday 17 September from 2.30pm.

NEWS 14 September 2026

Wind, solar PV and AD set for discussion on IFJ stand at Ploughing 26

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Renewable energy a big feature of Ploughing 2026

Renewable energy a big feature of Ploughing 2026

RENEWABLES 13 September 2026

Down to Agribusiness: from Ornua to Enterprise Ireland – where’s the value?

Down to Agribusiness: from Ornua to Enterprise Ireland – where’s the value?

PODCAST 11 September 2026

Kerry-Limerick solar farm plans near 1,300ac

Kerry-Limerick solar farm plans near 1,300ac

Kerry-Limerick solar farm plans near 1,300ac

NEWS 9 September 2026

Critical infrastructure fast-track ‘won’t impact landowner rights’

Critical infrastructure fast-track ‘won’t impact landowner rights’

Critical infrastructure fast-track ‘won’t impact landowner rights’

NEWS 9 September 2026

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Renewables provide 53% of Northern Ireland electricity

Renewables provide 53% of Northern Ireland electricity

More than half of Northern Ireland’s electricity was generated from renewable sources in the year to June 2026, new figures from the Department for the Economy show.

NORTHERN IRELAND 25 August 2026

Farm AD supplier offers 50% towards planning costs

Farm AD supplier offers 50% towards planning costs

Biolectric is offering to cover 50% of planning costs for its first five small-scale farm AD projects in Ireland, but uncertainty remains over planning requirements and grant support writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 25 August 2026

Over 20 landowners involved in proposed 606ac Kerry-Limerick solar farm

Over 20 landowners involved in proposed 606ac Kerry-Limerick solar farm

A decision is due later this month on the Limerick element of a proposed 606ac solar farm spanning lands on both sides of the Kerry-Limerick border.

NEWS 25 August 2026

College Group connects €30m AD plant to gas grid

College Group connects €30m AD plant to gas grid

Meath-based College Group has become the second anaerobic digestion plant to connect directly to Ireland’s national gas network.

NEWS 25 August 2026

Electricity imports up as demand increases

Electricity imports up as demand increases

Ireland is becoming increasingly reliant on imported electricity, as growing demand puts pressure on the country’s supply, writes Stephen Robb

RENEWABLES 25 August 2026

Europe's biggest solar farm set for 2,600-acre Romanian site

Europe's biggest solar farm set for 2,600-acre Romanian site

The 2,600ac Dama Solar development in north-west Romania is expected to generate enough electricity to match the annual consumption of more than 280,000 households.

NEWS 25 August 2026

High Court challenge launched against 450-acre solar farm in Cork

High Court challenge launched against 450-acre solar farm in Cork

The proposed development would cover approximately 450 acres of rural east Cork, with local residents raising serious concerns regarding scale and visual impact, among other concerns.

RENEWABLES 25 August 2026

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Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

Dwindling forage stocks due to the drought and high dry matter maize crops, mean using an additive on maize silage is essential, believes Amanda Clements, technical business manager for Volac.

Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

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