Agri-Business
A new guide, developed by Teagasc and Munster Technological University (MTU), is aiming to give...
The announcement that limits may apply to the number of applications under the TAMS in future tranches has been criticised by the MREF.
Environment
Solar business Local Power has said it has reached a deal with its Austrian partner to deliver a parts and labour warranty for inverters.
The IFA and Bord Gáis Energy have announced that a farmer from Co. Cork has been selected as the winner of their joint solar competition.
The MREF has welcomed a commitment from government to upgrade the distribution grid operated by ESB Networks between now and 2030.
The issues around the rollout of three-phase smart meters on farms are due to be resolved in Q1 of 2025, Barry Caslin from Teagasc said.
The ISEA set out its key asks for the next government, including higher incentives for farmers to generate and use renewable energy on farms.
Ryanair CEO, Michael O’Leary has invested over €140,000 in installing solar panels and 90kW of batteries at his 2,000ac Gigginstown estate.
The MREF is calling for a major overhaul of the second phase of the Small-Scale Renewable Energy Support Scheme (SRESS).
Italy is set to increase the amount of state aid it provides for investment in photovoltaic (PV) solar panels in the agricultural sector.
The DECC is currently developing the "detailed" terms and conditions of the Small-Scale Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (SRESS).
Rural Life
SSE Renewables has been granted planning permission for a solar farm located on lands near its Richfield Wind Farm at Bridgetown in Wexford.
The MREF has called on government to reverse grant cuts and address grid access issues to ensure the continued adoption of renewable energy.
The MREF has called for an "immediate review" of the need for planning restrictions within "safe solar zones" across the country......
Farmers can receive up to €130/MWh for renewable energy export projects under the second phase of the SRESS.
The government of Italy has announced plans to ban any further developments of solar PV installations on certain farmland.
In several counties the amount a farmer can export electricity generated through solar PV is restricted due to grid capacity, Smith said.
Solar company, Local Power Ltd., has welcomed the announcement Solarwatt, that it has extended its guaranteed performance warranties.
Aurivo Co-operative, in partnership with PV Generation, has announced the launch of Aurivo Farm Solar, a renewable energy initiative.
The Micro Renewable Energy Federation (MREF) has welcomed the publication of updated minimum...
Tirlán has launched its first low carbon future store in Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny as part of its €11 million investment plan
Tirlán and Dairygold have today (Wednesday, November 8) announced a new partnership aiming to expand an on-farm solar PV programme.
A new generation of farmers must be paid to protect nature, as well as providing food, Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has .said.
