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Solar industry sets out demands
Stephen Robb
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.
4 December 2024 News
ABP Clones to reduce carbon emissions by 80%
The project forms part of ABP’s overall sustainability strategy and is part of an extensive decarbonisation plan that aims to reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% from 2021 to 2030 in all ABP sites.
27 November 2024 News
Increased supports sought for renewables
Newly-appointed MREF chair Ciarán Kells said the momentum that had been created around the adoption of renewable power must be maintained.
Storm Bert: 60,000 homes and farms without power as further gusts forecast
Counties in the west and northwest were particularly affected by power outages, but flooding has been reported in counties Cork and Kerry too.
23 November 2024 News
Critical farm renewables reset needed
With an election looming, in the first of two articles, Stephen Robb explores whether it is time for a critical reset in our approach to renewable electricity development on farms.
20 November 2024 Renewables
Limerick council says no to 157ac ESB-backed solar farm
The project, which was being jointly developed by Irish developer Harmony Solar and ESB Solar, consisted of 301,000 square metres of solar panels.
4 November 2024 News
Storm Ashley: tips for minding your livestock
As storm Ashley approaches, beef editor Adam Woods and Teagasc give their advice for securing livestock on your farm.
18 October 2024 News
350ac solar farm proposed for Kerry
The project, which will be jointly owned by ESB Solar and the Irish developer Harmony Solar Ireland, is located across three land parcels in north Kerry.
11 September 2024 News
Grid challenges hit solar rollout
Many farmers are disappointed when they find out they cannot install the size of solar PV system they want due to grid limitations, writes Stephen Robb.
28 August 2024 Renewables