Wind Energy

Climate rules must factor into planning decisions

For the first time, the Supreme Court has clarified the implications of climate legislation on planning decisions and development plans, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 11 February 2026

Climate rules must factor into planning decisions

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Farmers can earn up to €40,000 per turbine lease

Farmers can earn up to €40,000 per turbine lease

NEWS 28 January 2026

Ireland's wind revolution – what’s in it for farmers?

Ireland's wind revolution – what’s in it for farmers?

RENEWABLES 28 January 2026

Electricity generation tussles between gas and wind in October

Electricity generation tussles between gas and wind in October

Electricity generation tussles between gas and wind in October

RENEWABLES 24 November 2025

Kerry tops wind generation league

Kerry tops wind generation league

Kerry tops wind generation league

RENEWABLES 27 October 2025

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Wind generation falls to 24% in July

Wind generation falls to 24% in July

For the first time this year, Cork overtook Kerry as the top-producing county, delivering 85GWh of electricity.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Environmental pillar joins forces with renewable lobby groups

Environmental pillar joins forces with renewable lobby groups

The joint called for a significant expansion of wind and solar infrastructure while maintaining high standards of environmental protection and biodiversity.

RENEWABLES 1 January 1970

Cork says no to eight new wind turbines

Cork says no to eight new wind turbines

Cork County Council stated that the turbines were to be built on an elevated, exposed and open unspoilt landscape, which would require peat removal, resulting in biodiversity loss.

RENEWABLES 1 January 1970

Just 2% of Ireland free of wind farm constraints

Just 2% of Ireland free of wind farm constraints

A new study has identified that just 2% of Ireland faces no constraints for new wind farm developments, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 1 January 1970

Big Interview: No reason why feed additives ‘can’t be rolled out in morning'

Big Interview: No reason why feed additives ‘can’t be rolled out in morning'

Jack Kennedy and Amy Forde sit down with Marie Donnelly, chair of the Climate Change Advisory Council to talk about the key issues facing Irish farmers.

NEWS 1 January 1970

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers