Agri-Business
The government has been called on to back farmers as 'central players' in delivering Ireland's renewable energy targets.
Environment
Finding harmony between good quality land and solar generation is hugely important, according to Jer O'Mahony, who chairs Wexford IFA.
Rural Life
Renewable energy is an expanding industry, with over 300 wind farm plants now energised across the country and plans in place for more
More than €1 billion could be invested in onshore wind energy by Bord na Móna and SSE Renewables, in a new partnership announced today
Farmers are increasingly turning to solar energy, but 48% believe financial return is the biggest barrier to renewable diversification
The IrBEA National Bioenergy Conference 2023, taking place on Thursday will focus on how bioenergy can be used in energy transition
"There is an opportunity for the agri-food sector to seek a multiplier on the credits from indigenous biomethane production from feedstock."
A new national survey by SEAI shows that householders are "generally positive" towards new wind and solar farms.
An MEP has called on the European Commission to allow farmers sell excess renewable energy which they generate to the electricity grid.
The MREF has urged the new Fine Gael agricultural forum to seize the opportunity presented by renewable energy for farming.
Farms are set to be among those who will benefit from a new Micro-generation Support Scheme that has been launched by Minister Eamon Ryan.
Machinery News
Agriculture 4.0 is the term now being given to the wave of digital technology which, we are...
Agri Politics
The annual Energy in Agriculture event took place in Gurteen Agricultural College, Co. Tipperary, on Tuesday, August 20 last.
The Energy and Rural Business Show is taking place on October 23 and 24 and all farmers are invited to participate.
100 staff at Moneypoint Power Station outside Kilrush, Co. Clare, have been let go because ESB is downgrading the facility.
Ireland has some of the best offshore renewable energy resources in Europe because of its location at the Atlantic edge of Europe.
The cost efficiency of the technology needed for alternative energy sources in agriculture is a challenge, Minister Creed said.
An energy expert in Waterford says if Ireland is genuinely serious about CO2 emissions and savings then nuclear energy must be considered.
The Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA) anticipates that the new RESS will be rolled out and fully operational by early next year.
