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Solar farms supplied 2.8% of Ireland’s electricity in March – EirGrid
Stephen Robb
While just under 3% of total electricity generation came from solar for the month, during particularly sunny periods this peaked at over 18%, the network operator has said.
26 March 2025 Renewables
Locals left in the dark over gas power plant plans
Residents in Kentstown, Meath, feel they have been left in the dark about proposals for a new 180MW gas-fired power plant and have vowed to fight it, Stephen Robb Reports
19 March 2025 Viewpoints
Colm McCarthy: planning system problems
Planning - the system is tilted against the vigorous pursuit of priorities which are acknowledged at national level.
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Nearly 26% of renewable electricity lost in Northern Ireland in 2024
Provisional data from EirGrid shows that nearly 26% of renewable electricity was lost in Northern Ireland in 2024 due to insufficient grid capacity, while 9% was lost in the Republic.
19 March 2025 Northern Ireland
Reference costs out of kilter with real prices
Basing reference costs of diesel and petrol generators off of PTO-driven generators will result in a grant rate of between 11-13%, due to the fact that these generators have their own engines.
12 March 2025 News
NI renewable generation falls in 2024
Renewable generation in Northern Ireland reached a peak of 51% in 2022, but has fallen each year since.
10 March 2025 Northern Ireland
Farmers and GAA wanted for community solar farms
A new initiative by Community Climate Change is seeking farmers and bog owners to lease 40ac sites for the development of community-owned solar farms involving local GAA clubs.
5 March 2025 Renewables
'It doesn't make sense to burn hemp'
Cooperative chair Robert Johnson was speaking about the potential for fuel and biochar while at the Industrial Hemp Conference on Thursday.
5 March 2025 News
Highest demand ever for natural gas in single day recorded in January
Despite the continued increase in renewable electricity generation, natural gas remains the backbone of Ireland’s energy supply.
3 March 2025 Renewables
Derogation on hedgecutting needed - Fine Gael TD
A hedgecutting ban will come into effect from 1 March to 31 August.
25 February 2025 News
More evidence Ireland’s grid not fit for purpose
Whether it’s farmers wishing to install solar panels on their roofs or wind farms wishing to maximise generation on their sites, Ireland’s dated electricity grid continues to cause constraints.
24 February 2025 Renewables
Large reductions in fertiliser and electricity costs
The data comes from the CSO’s Agricultural Price Indices for 2024, which show that the annual input prices for agriculture dropped by 10% compared to 2023, excluding VAT.
23 February 2025 News