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Renewables
Kildare community unites again solar and battery plans
Stephen Robb
A proposed 583ac solar farm and battery energy storage system near Kilcock, Kildare, has become the latest renewables project to see members of a community unite to stop it.
16 March 2025 News
One new variety makes maize list
One new variety has been added to the maize recommended list. This list only tested varieties for uncovered conditions.
12 March 2025 Renewables
GAA clarifies position on community solar farms
The new service by the Community Climate Change is designed to assist GAA clubs and other community groups in developing renewable energy projects owned by their members
€5,000 grants for advice on vacant traditional houses
This is the second year of the Conservation Advice Grant scheme.
12 March 2025 News
Cork solar farm to go to planning
The Danish-based renewable energy firm Ørsted maintained that plans for the solar farm at Killeagh are on track.
5 March 2025 News
LNG terminal shows government is serious about energy security
The reality is that Ireland will remain dependent on natural gas for decades as we struggle to increase our renewable energy capacity.
5 March 2025 Renewables
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
Teagasc conference will outline soil health benefits of hemp
The conference will focus on hemp's potential to influence sectors such as construction, bio textiles and the bio-based economy.
25 February 2025 News
Tirlan pushes suppliers for more milk solids
The dairy co-op will be sending farmers a text message to alert them if their herd's milk production data indicates a lack of energy in the diet.
19 February 2025 News
Wind energy saves Ireland €1.2bn on gas bills – Wind Energy Ireland
Around one third of Ireland’s electricity came from wind energy last year, saving around €1.2 bn in gas in 2024, according to Wind Energy Ireland.
17 February 2025 Renewables
Editorial: land price certainty driving decisions
As always, ‘averages’ can cover up a multitude, but the factors driving Irish land price play out each week in these pages.
5 February 2025 Editorial
BKT:the tyre manufacturer producing 1.3m tyres annually
BKT is continuing to grow its company at an exceptional rate, with plans to grow turnover from $1.1bn to $2bn by 2026. Peter Thomas Keaveney visited the firm's head factory in India.
29 January 2025 Farm machinery