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Former TD: Wind could offset all of Ireland’s agri-emissions

February 8, 2019

A former TD and European Parliament President has said that wind energy produced here could offset all of Ireland’s agriculture emissions. Pat Cox,…

Survey shows support for wind energy continuing to grow

December 28, 2018

Environment

Support for wind energy is continuing to grow, according to a recently-released survey for the Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA). Four out of…

Record amount of wind energy installed in 2017

December 13, 2018

Environment

A new report from the Sustainable Energy Association of Ireland (SEAI) shows that a record amount of wind energy was installed last year,…

Potential for 20,000 jobs in wind energy with state backing

November 8, 2018

Agri Politics

The Government could potentially create 20,000 jobs in the renewable energy sector by 2040, according to two of the country’s most prominent wind…

‘Resistance to wind turbines is large and growing’

April 11, 2016

Environment

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…

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