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Natural gas use jumps in November
Stephen Robb
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.
18 December 2024 Renewables
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.
11 December 2024 Dealer
Daly puts data centre policy in the dock
While food producers are being hammered on emissions, the data centres' power usage has increased by 23% per year since 2015.
Fresh assessment of data centre policy needed
The portion of electricity usage devoted to data centres has already risen to around 20%, compared to 3 or 4% in the typical European country.
11 December 2024 Viewpoints
Renewable electricity generation in NI falls
Renewables accounted for 44.5% of total electricity consumption in Northern Ireland, a decrease of 2.9% from the previous year
9 December 2024 Northern Ireland
Farmers told AD can cut reliance on fertiliser
Biolectric claims that its systems can help address farm emissions, water quality and ammonia issues.
4 December 2024 Renewables
400ac solar farm starts planning bid in Meath
The 400ac Fyanstown Solar Farm, set to be developed by global renewables developer BayWa-re, will involve land from seven landowners near Kells, Co Meath.
4 December 2024 News
New wind farm set for Cork
The 50:50 partnership between the Danish developer and Irish semi-state companies will see the construction of 16 wind turbines up to 185 metres tall between Millstreet and Macroom, Cork.
2 December 2024 Renewables
700ac bog solar farm nears completion
Bord na Móna and ESB are nearing completion of the largest solar farm in Europe to be built on cutover peatland in Kildare
27 November 2024 News
Grid constraints mean 2024 will see reduction in wind generation
Wind Energy Ireland pointed out that despite 2023 being a record year for wind generation, this figure is expected to fall in 2024, partly due to the electricity grid not being strong enough.
25 November 2024 News
Teagasc in the market for electric cars
Teagasc is looking to add electric vehicles to add to its fleet. Will the authority now need solar panels to power them?
20 November 2024 Dealer
Renewed focus on small-scale wind at conference next week
Small-scale commercial wind turbines would be suitable for many farmers across Ireland, but changes to a new scheme aimed at supporting them will be needed, the conference will hear.
20 November 2024 News