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Renewables
Solar farm developers eye up 200ac land parcels
Noel Bardon
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
Weather boost mentally positive
Of even more significance is the positive mental lift the dry weather is bringing to farmers all over the country.
24 April 2024 Viewpoints
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
Youngstock Podcast: working with farmers to develop solar farms
Stephen Robb talks to Robyn Kelly, project developer with Lightsource bp, about her role in working with farmers to develop solar farms.
22 April 2024 Podcast
TDs, councillors and action groups oppose 318ac Tipperary solar farm
A decision on whether or not to grant planning permission for a proposed Tipperary solar farm which faced significant local opposition is due in the coming days.
22 April 2024 News
Renewables gathers momentum but will policy catch up?
There is no doubt that farmers, businesses and homeowners see the potential in renewables, but significant challenges still exist, writes Stephen Robb.
20 April 2024 Renewables
Solar consolidation: Monaghan’s NRG Panel acquires JFW Renewables
Monaghan-based NRG Panel has acquired Galway-based JFW Renewables, with plans for further expansion.
18 April 2024 News
Many farmers unaware of 60% TAMS solar grants
Over 450 farmers packed into the function room of the Newpark Hotel in Kilkenny on Tuesday night for our second Renewables Roadshow event.
17 April 2024 News
Solar PV proves popular but some challenges remain – IFA
James Kelly, from IFA and Bord Gáis Energy’s solar solutions team, reflects on their solar journey to date.
17 April 2024 Renewables