Solar panels

One of Ireland’s largest solar farms set for north Kerry

One of Ireland’s largest solar projects - an 860ac solar farm - has been proposed for north Kerry, with the project being developed by local farmers on their own and neighbouring land.

NEWS 16 March 2026

One of Ireland’s largest solar farms set for north Kerry

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Goodman objects to Co Louth solar farm

Goodman objects to Co Louth solar farm

NEWS 4 March 2026

Renewables progress not reflected in bills

Renewables progress not reflected in bills

RENEWABLES 4 March 2026

TAMS III approval rates tumble for tranche 10

TAMS III approval rates tumble for tranche 10

TAMS III approval rates tumble for tranche 10

SCHEMES 4 March 2026

Minister accused of hatchet job on TAMS solar PV

Minister accused of hatchet job on TAMS solar PV

Minister accused of hatchet job on TAMS solar PV

NEWS 4 March 2026

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470ac Kilkenny solar farm given green light

470ac Kilkenny solar farm given green light

The solar farm was granted permission subject to 42 conditions, including a requirement that the developer pay a €1,353,840 contribution to Kilkenny County Council.

NEWS 14 January 2026

Three Irish solar farms sold for €230m

Three Irish solar farms sold for €230m

The company did not disclose who bought the solar farms, describing the buyers only as leading international institutional investors.

NEWS 14 January 2026

Growing apples under solar panels in a dual-purpose German orchard

Growing apples under solar panels in a dual-purpose German orchard

Solar panels are now that cheap in Germany that it gives growers a real opportunity to use the panel surface in a different way, German farmer Christian Nachtwey tells Claire McCormack.

FEATURE 14 January 2026

Almost €23m paid out under TAMS for solar panels

Almost €23m paid out under TAMS for solar panels

To date, the Department has issued payments worth €22.9m to 1,232 farmers, with approvals continuing to issue on a daily basis.

NEWS 14 January 2026

Solar panels on roofs – what you need to know

Solar panels on roofs – what you need to know

Martin Merrick discusses some of the criteria under the TAMS solar scheme regarding farm roofs, with load capacity, ventilation and clear roof lights all being factors to consider.

BUILDINGS 14 January 2026

Farmers advised to shift to SEAI for solar supports

Farmers advised to shift to SEAI for solar supports

Solar sector in a 'total mess' because of the introduction of ranking and selection criteria for TAMS.

NEWS 14 January 2026

Over 33,000 Solar PV Scheme grants awarded in 2025

Over 33,000 Solar PV Scheme grants awarded in 2025

2025 proved to be a record year for the SEAI Solar PV Scheme in 2025 with over 33,000 grants awarded.

RENEWABLES 14 January 2026

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