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Proposed Dairygold biomass plant will replace natural gas
Stephen Robb
Dairygold Co-Operative Society intends to build a new biomass plant for the generation of steam as part of the decarbonisation roadmap for its Mallow site, replacing natural gas use.
Proposed Dairygold biomass plant will replace natural gas
State-led offshore wind farm sites revealed
6 May 2024 Renewables
State-led offshore wind farm sites revealed
The seas belong to the Irish people and how we develop them and use the resources must benefit the Irish people, according to Minister Eamon Ryan.
Farmers urged to look at tax implications of solar panels
1 May 2024 Renewables
Farmers urged to look at tax implications of solar panels
At the moment, if you go over 50% of your land covered by solar PV panels, you lose your agricultural relief.
Renewables Roadshow: AD must win hearts and minds of farmers
The Renewables Roadshow concluded this week after a month-long national tour, revealing cracks in the government's ambitions to develop a new anaerobic digestion industry.
1 May 2024 Renewables
Farmers need to be incentivised to get involved in AD - Teagasc
Farmers have an opportunity to play a leading role to provide feedstock for AD plants, the final Renewables Roadshow event heard on Tuesday.
1 May 2024 Renewables
Bord na Móna signs wind power supply agreement with Amazon
The initiative is the first agreement signed under Bord na Móna’s plans to establish an eco energy park in the midlands.
30 April 2024 Renewables
Final Renewables Roadshow takes place in Athlone
The Irish Farmers Journal Renewables Roadshow series comes to an end with its final event, which takes place in the Athlone Springs Hotel.
30 April 2024 News
Solar farm developers eye up 200ac land parcels
Solid legal advice is key to farmers getting watertight lease agreements with solar developers, a Teagasc energy expert stated.
24 April 2024 Renewables
Renewables Roadshow: final event to take place in Athlone next week
So far over 1,100 farmers, businesses and owners have attended one of our Renewables Roadshows, with the final event set to take place next week
24 April 2024 Renewables
Microgeneration pioneers lose out on thousands
Farmers who installed renewable energy systems on their farms between 2009 and 2014, such as small-scale wind turbines, are losing out on thousands due to the delayed rollout of smart meters
24 April 2024 Renewables
Better supports needed for farmers to grow biomass crops - IrBEA
Higher levels of support could see farmers untap the potential of growing biomass crops, one bioenergy expert maintains.
23 April 2024 Renewables
Renewables Roadshow heads to Cavan this Tuesday
The free-to-attend Renewables Roadshow heads to the Errigal Country House, Cootehill, Co Cavan, this evening, with doors set to open from 6.30pm.
23 April 2024 News