Rural Life
MREF: Storm impact shows 'lack of climate resilience' in electric grid
Destruction and power outages caused by Storm Éowyn has demonstrated “lack of climate resilience” in the electricity grid, according to...
MREF
Agri-Business
Solar panel installation - what farmers should look out for
The Micro-Renewable Energy Federation [MREF] is urging farmers to take care while choosing an installer for solar panels. Chairperson of...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Environment
Welcome for renewable energy measures in Budget 2025
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has welcomed measures secured by Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan,...
Agri-Business
MREF urges overhaul of Small-Scale Renewable Energy Scheme
The Micro-Renewable Energy Federation (MREF) is calling for a major overhaul of the second phase of the Small-Scale Renewable Energy...
Agri-Business
MREF calls for 'sustained support' for micro-generation in budget
The Micro Renewable Energy Federation (MREF) has called on the government to reverse grant cuts and address grid access issues...
Agri-Business
MREF: Safe solar zones are 'unnecessary' and 'ridiculous'
The Micro-Renewable Energy Federation (MREF) has called for an “immediate review” of the need for planning restrictions within “safe solar...
Agri-Business
MREF calls for incentives for battery storage of renewable energy
The government has been called on to incentivise the installation of battery storage for renewable energy produced by businesses and...
Rural Life
ESB Networks' grid update 'needs to happen at speed and scale'
The planned upgrade and overhaul of the electricity grid by ESB Networks “needs to happen at speed and at scale”,...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Rural Life
MREF calls for extension of low interest retrofit loans to farmers
The Micro Renewable Energy Federation (MREF) has called for low interest retrofit project loans to be extended to farmers. This...
Environment
DAFM confirms rail-less mounting for solar PV under TAMS
The Micro Renewable Energy Federation (MREF) has welcomed the publication of updated minimum specifications for the installation of solar PV...
Environment
Taoiseach announces €25m to Loss and Damage Fund for 2024 and 2025
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has pledged a contribution of €25 million to the new Loss and Damage Fund for 2024 and...
Agri-Business
Budget 2024: MREF welcomes electricity microgeneration measures
The decision to include measures to support electricity microgeneration in Budget 2024 has been described as “positive” by the Micro...
Agri-Business
MREF: TAMS grant approvals must be processed quickly
The Micro-Renewable Energy Federation (MREF) has welcomed that solar grant applications will be prioritised for approval under the new Targeted...
Agri-Business
Listen: Investing in solar PV is an 'absolute no-brainer'
With the supports available for farmers and a payback between two to three years, investing into solar PV is an...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Environment
MREF calls for investment in grid capacity for all farms
The Micro Renewable Energy Federation (MREF) has called for major investment in grid infrastructure to ensure that all farms and...
Agri-Business
Solar PV scheme 'major development for farming community'
The new solar PV scheme announced by government will encourage businesses and farmers to invest in renewable technologies, Micro-Renewable Energy...
Environment
MREF welcomes Revenue guidelines on zero VAT for solar PV
The Micro-Renewable Energy Federation (MREF) has welcomed the publication of guidelines by the Revenue Commissioners on the operation of the...
Environment
MREF urges government to 'stand up' for farming
The Micro Renewable Energy Federation (MREF) has urged the government to “stand up” for farming and seize the opportunities that...