renewables

Tractors – what are the alternatives to diesel?

Ireland’s reliance on volatile diesel markets has been highlighted this month, as escalating prices have led to protests around the country. But are there realistic alternatives?

RENEWABLES 15 April 2026

Tractors – what are the alternatives to diesel?

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Editorial: fuel crisis highlights need for renewables

Editorial: fuel crisis highlights need for renewables

VIEWPOINTS 15 April 2026

Renewables Focus: don't let a good fuel crisis go to waste

Renewables Focus: don't let a good fuel crisis go to waste

RENEWABLES 15 April 2026

Government's AD plans in turmoil as EU says no to key scheme

Government's AD plans in turmoil as EU says no to key scheme

Government's AD plans in turmoil as EU says no to key scheme

NEWS 15 April 2026

Tirlán switches on its new solar farm

Tirlán switches on its new solar farm

Tirlán switches on its new solar farm

NEWS 15 April 2026

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49% of electricity in March generated by renewables

49% of electricity in March generated by renewables

New provisional data from EirGrid shows that 49% of electricity came from renewables during the month, with wind contributing around 40%.

RENEWABLES 1 April 2026

Renewables driving investment in grid

Renewables driving investment in grid

MLAs at Stormont set a target to have 80% of electricity coming from renewables.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 April 2026

Could NI’s forestry be unlocked for renewables?

Could NI’s forestry be unlocked for renewables?

Plans are underway to allow renewable energy to be developed in Northern Ireland's 185,000ac of forest estates.

RENEWABLES 1 April 2026

Why TAMS solar changes eliminate drystock and tillage farms

Why TAMS solar changes eliminate drystock and tillage farms

The move by the department to exclude farmhouses from the scheme effectively rules out most drystock and tillage farms from solar grants.

RENEWABLES 1 April 2026

Limerick says no to six wind turbines

Limerick says no to six wind turbines

The company planned to construct six wind turbines near the village of Coolcappa, but has failed to secure planning permission.

RENEWABLES 1 April 2026

EU prepares response to prolonged energy crisis

EU prepares response to prolonged energy crisis

The European Commission has urged member states to act swiftly and in co-ordination to safeguard fuel supplies.

NEWS 1 April 2026

NI renewables: where do farmers fit in?

NI renewables: where do farmers fit in?

Northern Ireland was once a powerhouse for renewable energy, but progress has since stalled, with farmers largely left out of the conversation, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 1 April 2026

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MSD: Healthy foundations for life

A healthy gut is a solid foundation for a pig’s lifetime performance. During the first weeks of life, a piglet’s digestive and immune systems are still developing.

MSD: Healthy foundations for life

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