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US farm biogas pushes ahead under Trump

The number of US farms capturing biogas has more than doubled in five years, with agricultural projects now focused on producing biomethane.

RENEWABLES 12 August 2026

US farm biogas pushes ahead under Trump

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Sligo in line for major wind farm upgrade

Sligo in line for major wind farm upgrade

NEWS 10 August 2026

Wind and solar power as insurance against imported energy

Wind and solar power as insurance against imported energy

LETTERS 29 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

Grid constraints leave Ireland wasting enough wind power to supply 667,000 homes

NEWS 29 July 2026

Commercial rates paid by wind farms rise to €75m

Commercial rates paid by wind farms rise to €75m

Commercial rates paid by wind farms rise to €75m

NEWS 17 June 2026

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Violent hailstorms cause serious damage to Italian crops

Violent hailstorms cause serious damage to Italian crops

Cereals, tomatoes, vegetables, orchards, vineyards and hazelnut groves were among the worst-affected crops from the extreme weather episode.

NEWS 1 April 2026

49% of electricity in March generated by renewables

49% of electricity in March generated by renewables

New provisional data from EirGrid shows that 49% of electricity came from renewables during the month, with wind contributing around 40%.

RENEWABLES 1 April 2026

Weekend weather: windy with showers and occasional clear spells

Weekend weather: windy with showers and occasional clear spells

The weekend is set to be a windy one, with showers of rain, heavy at times, and some sunny spells.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Renewables driving investment in grid

Renewables driving investment in grid

MLAs at Stormont set a target to have 80% of electricity coming from renewables.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 April 2026

Limerick says no to six wind turbines

Limerick says no to six wind turbines

The company planned to construct six wind turbines near the village of Coolcappa, but has failed to secure planning permission.

RENEWABLES 1 April 2026

Renewables boss critical of NI grid

Renewables boss critical of NI grid

Constaints around grid infrastructure in Northern Ireland is becoming a 'real blocker' to future investment in renewables.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 April 2026

Meath solar farm reduced by 67ac for second planning application

Meath solar farm reduced by 67ac for second planning application

The project was first submitted for planning in 2024 and originally covered around 405ac, but after being withdrawn, a smaller project was resubmitted last month.

RENEWABLES 1 April 2026

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National Heritage Week runs from 15-23 August, with over 2,000 events taking place across Ireland. Many are free and family-friendly, making it the perfect opportunity to try something new.

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