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Renewables
GAA clarifies position on community solar farms
Stephen Robb
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
12 March 2025 Renewables
Rise of HVO threatens rollout of AD
The rollout of biomethane production in Ireland could be threatened by the increasing use of HVO, as concerns continue to be raised about the liquid fuel's sustainability.
12 March 2025 Renewables
Coillte- and ESB-backed 13-turbine new wind farm set for Cork
A new wind farm on the Cork-Kerry border has been given the green light by An Bord Pleanála.
IFA calls for ‘urgent’ review of biomethane policy
IFA energy for farms project team chair Frank Brady said the country’s flagship biomethane policy needs more investment and a review of its timeline.
10 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
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
Kildare AD plant Green Generation enters receivership
The company, which operates a food waste AD plant in Kildare, has suffered from an influx of hydrotreated vegetable oil into the transport sector, causing the price of biomethane gas to drop.
4 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
Government to lead new communication strategy for AD
With many proposed anaerobic digestion plants facing significant community opposition, the Government plans to launch a new communication strategy.
26 February 2025 Renewables
77% of people support energy project near their homes – KPMG survey
Research carried out by KPMG found that over three-quarters of people surveyed would support renewable energy projects close to their homes
26 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