Environment
The MREF has welcomed the extension of the income disregard for micro-generated renewable power sold back to the grid in Budget 2026.
Agri-Business
The MREF has welcomed a commitment from government to upgrade the distribution grid operated by ESB Networks between now and 2030.
ESB Networks has confirmed that it will begin deploying the first cohort of three-phase smart meters in mid-2025.
The decision to include measures to support electricity microgeneration in Budget 2024 has been called a "positive" action by the MREF.
In an announcement today (Tuesday, October 10) from the government, Budget 2024 will offer tax exemptions for electricity microgeneration.
The MREF has prioritised major investment in grid infrastructure to ensure that all farms can secure a power export agreement to the grid
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has awarded approximately €19 million in...
Pinergy has announced that it is to increase the amount paid to customers, including farmers, selling excess electricity back to the grid.
Teagasc's Barry Caslin has confirmed that microgeneration, including the use of solar PV, is now an option on Irish farms.
Rural Life
Movement in surplus electricity prices for microgeneration by some energy companies has been welcomed by the MREF.
Farmers who signed up for the Micro-generation Support Scheme are still "in the dark" in relation to payment or credit, according to a TD.
The Micro-Renewable Energy Federation (MREF) has called on the government to support...
The Green Party has called on a Fine Gael minister of state to urgently progress legislation to allow for more solar panels on farms.
Customers must wait until at least July to receive payment or credit under the Micro-generation Support Scheme (MSS), Deputy Nolan said.
The Irish Solar Energy Association (ISEA) has welcomed environment minister, Eamon Ryan’s...
VAT on solar photovoltaic (PV) installations on farms, homes and businesses must be reduced by the...
A framework has been published to allow farmers to sell excess electricity generated on their lands...
The IFA says it's "paramount" that EirGrid and the ESB recognise that farmers' co-operation is "essential to developing grid infrastructure".
The Micro Renewable Energy Federation (MREF) has welcomed commitments set out in the new Climate...
Small-scale generation of renewable energy is set to take "centre-stage" this summer with the new Microgeneration Support Scheme.
Major developments are on the way for microgeneration and interested farmers are told "to get in early and start looking now at the grants".
The ICSA has criticised the wording of a consultation document for a planned 'Microgeneration Support Scheme' (MSS).
Sinn Féin has said it welcomes today's news of the opening of a consultation on a new Microgeneration Support Scheme "with caution".
