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‘Resistance to wind turbines is large and growing’

April 11, 2016

Wind Aware Ireland has rejected claims made by the Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA) that wind turbines don’t negatively impact on property prices.…

‘Livestock perfectly happy and safe around wind turbines’ – IWEA

April 5, 2016

Agri-Business

There is no scientific evidence from credible sources of wind energy having any negative impact on livestock. That’s according to the Irish Wind…

Will wind turbines negatively impact on the price of your property?

April 4, 2016

Agri-Business

Research from around the world has shown that wind turbines don’t negatively impact on property prices, according to the Irish Wind Energy Association.…

Local objections to €200m Donegal wind farm

February 13, 2015

Environment

Over 100 people attended a meeting recently in Meenreagh, North Donegal, to discuss a planned onshore wind farm in the county. Planree Ltd. submitted…

‘Biomass to provide half of renewable energy by 2020’

November 22, 2014

Agri-Business

It is expected that approximately half of the 16% renewable energy target will be met by energy from biomass, according to the Minister…

Promote co-operative renewable energy projects – ICOS tells Government

August 2, 2014

Environment

Co-operative based community and business enterprises have contributed successfully to the adoption of renewable energy production internationally, but this possibility has been largely…

Over 1,200 submissions received on the future of Ireland’s energy policy

August 1, 2014

Environment

Over 1,200 submissions were received on the future of Ireland’s energy policy, according to the Minister for Energy, Alex White. He said the…

Laois locals raise €40,000 to fight wind farm construction

July 14, 2014

Environment

A pressure group in Ballyroan, Co. Laois has raised €40,000 in a single week to fund a High Court challenge against a proposed…

Wind energy events to mark Global Wind Day

June 16, 2014

Agri-Business

To mark Global Wind Day, the Irish Wind Energy Association has wind farm open days and events to mark the occasion. Wind capacity…

Larger wind turbines noise levels too high, says expert

June 3, 2014

Environment

The noise produced by larger wind turbines are producing noise levels above that which is allowed according to Prof. Alun Evans, Professor Emeritus…

IFA meet Minister Rabbitte on energy policy

April 24, 2014

Agri-Business

IFA President Eddie Downey recently met with Minister Pat Rabbitte to discuss a range of issues, including the national energy plan and rural…

Anti-pylon groups say march a success

April 16, 2014

Environment

Over 5,000 people marched on Dublin city centre yesterday, to protest against proposed wind turbines and pylons, which organisers say was a success.…

Wind energy could save Ireland €700 million a year, new report claims

April 9, 2014

Agri-Business

Ireland harnessing wind energy could save €700 million a year in fossil fuel imports and reduce the country’s dependency on energy imports, according to…

EirGrid Claims ‘Disingenuous’ says MEP

March 21, 2014

Environment

“The Taoiseach’s misleading association of emigration with delays in implementing EirGrid’s €3.2 billion Grid 25 plan had now been added to by the…

An Tasice calls for development of National Energy Strategy

March 10, 2014

Agri-Business

In the wake of the announcement last week by the Minister for Energy, Communication and Natural Resources, Pat Rabbitte TD, that plans to export wind energy…

Harkin demands review of National Energy Strategy

March 9, 2014

Agri-Business

The decision by the European Commission to change its energy policy, and to question state supports for renewable energy, undoubtedly influenced the failure…