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Farm applications reach 57% of TAMS solar energy budget
Stephen Robb
Farmers have applied for €51m in grant aid under TAMS for solar PV systems, out of an indicative budget of €90m.
Farm applications reach 57% of TAMS solar energy budget
Workers needed for Ireland’s €38bn offshore wind industry
18 December 2024 Renewables
Workers needed for Ireland’s €38bn offshore wind industry
Skillnet and Wind Energy Ireland, have joined forces to attract mid-career professionals into off-shore wind services as labour demands increase in the sector.
Renewables focus: where to next for farm solar PV?
18 December 2024 Renewables
Renewables focus: where to next for farm solar PV?
The Solar Capital Investment Scheme, part of TAMS III, has been a huge success, but will the next Government top up the budget, or risk farm solar investments coming to an abrupt stop?
A look under the bonnet of Ireland’s future AD plants
Stephen Robb profiles some of the large-scale anaerobic digestion plants in development around the country
18 December 2024 Renewables
Renewables gathers momentum but will policy catch up?
There is no doubt that farmers, businesses and homeowners see the potential in renewables, but significant challenges still exist, writes Stephen Robb.
20 April 2024 Renewables
Solar PV proves popular but some challenges remain – IFA
James Kelly, from IFA and Bord Gáis Energy’s solar solutions team, reflects on their solar journey to date.
17 April 2024 Renewables
Tapping into the bioeconomy potential of grass
Growing grass is one of Ireland’s natural competitive advantages which is now set to be a key ingredient in Ireland's emerging biomethane and bioeconomy sectors, writes Stephen Robb.
17 April 2024 Renewables
Cork sees highest number of TAMS solar applications
Data from Department of Agriculture shows there has been 1,480 applications to the Solar Capital Investment Scheme, with Cork having the highest levels of interest, writes Stephen Robb.
17 April 2024 News
Renewables Roadshow: interest in renewables is high, but challenges remain
The Renewable Roadshow highlighted both the real opportunities and the challenges that remain with the rollout of renewable energy, writes Stephen Robb.
17 April 2024 Renewables
NI gas operators seek input from AD and farming industry
Northern Ireland's gas grid operators are preparing for the introduction of renewable gases, such as biomethane, into their network and are asking future producers to get in touch, writes Stephen Robb
17 April 2024 Renewables
Renewables podcasts to catch up on
From solar panels to biomethane, Stephen Robb spoke to several developers and renewable energy experts over the past few weeks. Here’s how to listen to the podcasts.
17 April 2024 Renewables
New anaerobic digestion training course launched
A new course launched by Cré aims to help the development and roll out of anaerobic digestion technology in Ireland, writes Stephen Robb.
26 December 2023 Renewables