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ESB calls in agri contractors to help restore power during cold snap
Rachel Donovan
Approximately 10,000 homes, farms and businesses remain without power.
23 December 2024 Renewables
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.
11 December 2024 Renewables
Can bogs solve Ireland’s solar woes?
With several large-scale solar farms planned for Ireland's boglands, Stephen Robb asks whether bogs could be the solution to the solar vs. agriculture land debate.
Storm Darragh leaves almost 400,000 without power
A nationwide status yellow warning is in place until 3pm this Saturday following storm Darragh.
7 December 2024 News
Storm Ashley: farms among 53,000 without power
The worst impacted counties as a result of storm Ashley include Mayo, Galway, Sligo, Clare, Cork, Kerry and Dublin.
20 October 2024 News
Over 1,900 acres of solar farms get green light
Four solar farm projects, which span over 1,900 acres in Louth, Tipperary, Meath and Cork, have been given the green light.
13 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
Over 900 acres of solar farms get green light
Four solar farm projects, which span over 900 acres in Louth, Tipperary, Meath and Cork, have been given the green light.
26 August 2024 News
Farm Tech Talk: ACRES; nitrates and Tullamore Farm
The ongoing issues with the ACRES scheme, the challenge against the nitrates plan and Tullamore Farm all feature on this week's show.
26 July 2024 News