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New renewables scheme rolled out
Stephen Robb
Stephen Robb explains the details of the newly launched, long-awaited -Scale Renewable Electricity Support Scheme.
8 January 2025 Renewables
December a big month for renewable electricity
Despite the many challenges facing the renewable sector, it played a crucial role in providing Ireland’s electricity during the month of December.
6 January 2025 News
321ac solar farm planned for Longford
Nine land owners are involved with the project, which, if granted permission, will see 661,500 square metres of land go under solar panels.
Massive volume of biomass could be available for bioenergy - IrBea
IrBea's latest biomass capacity statement estimates 1.5 to 1.6 million tonnes of biomass could be available annually for bioenergy with the right policies.
1 January 2025 Renewables
Ireland to miss multiple 2030 energy targets - SEAI
In a damning report, the SEAI has said that even in scenarios where most of the ambitious Climate Action Plan targets are met, we will still miss our legally binding national and EU obligations.
29 December 2024 News
Solar industry sets out demands
As the new government prepares to take office, the industry body representing the large-scale solar sector has called for reforms of how solar is roll out.
23 December 2024 Renewables
More than 14,000ac of solar farms applied for in 2024
Across the country, developers and businesses applied for over 14,000ac worth of large-scale solar farms and small ground-mounted solar systems as the mass rollout of solar continues.
23 December 2024 News
Calls for frameworks around agri voltaics
The Irish Solar Energy Association has called for the incoming government to create a new framework to support agri voltaics - the practice of combining agriculture with renewable energy.
23 December 2024 Renewables
Blow to Government’s AD plans as major Irish investor hits pause
The announcement is a setback for the Government’s efforts to establish a biomethane industry in Ireland.
23 December 2024 News
Natural gas use jumps in November
Natural gas use in November was up 17% compared with the same time last year across multiple sectors, according to the latest gas demand report.
20 December 2024 News
Farm applications reach 57% of TAMS solar energy budget
Farmers have applied for €51m in grant aid under TAMS for solar PV systems, out of an indicative budget of €90m.
18 December 2024 Renewables
Uncertainly remains for 18 projects awarded AD grants
Without a long-term market for the gas, many of these projects have been unable to secure finance to start building their AD plants, meaning they won’t meet the strict December 2025 deadline.
18 December 2024 News