Agri-Business
Three-phase smart meters issue to be resolved in Q1 2025 - Caslin
The issues around the rollout of three-phase smart meters on farms are due to be resolved in the first quarter...
Solar PV
Agri-Business
Call for higher incentives for farmers to generate renewable energy
The Irish Solar Energy Association (ISEA) has set out its key asks for the next government, including higher incentives for...
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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...
Agri-Business
O’Leary invests €140,000 in solar panels at Gigginstown estate
Ryanair CEO, Michael O’Leary has invested over €140,000 in installing solar panels and 90kW of batteries at his 2,000ac Gigginstown...
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...
Environment
Italy to put more state aid funding toward solar panels in agri-sector
Italy is set to increase the amount of state aid it provides for investment in photovoltaic (PV) solar panels in...
Agri-Business
Work ongoing on T&Cs of renewable electricity export scheme
The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC) is currently developing the “detailed” terms and conditions of the Small-Scale...
Rural Life
SSE Renewables granted planning for solar farm in Wexford
SSE Renewables has been granted planning permission for a solar farm located on lands near its existing 18 turbine Richfield...
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...
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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...
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
Farmers to receive up to €130/MWh for exporting renewable energy
Farmers can receive up to €130/MWh for renewable energy export projects under the second phase of the Small-Scale Renewable Electricity...
Agri-Business
Italy to ban solar PV installations on certain farmland
The government of Italy has announced plans to ban any further developments of solar PV installations on certain farmland as...
Agri-Business
Solar PV: Exports from farms to grid 'curtailed' in some counties
In several counties across Ireland, the amount of electricity generated through solar PV that can be exported from farms to...
Agri-Business
Solar company welcomes extension of warranties for PV modules
Solar company, Local Power Ltd. has welcomed the announcement by German solar PV panel manufacturer, Solarwatt, that it has extended...
Agri-Business
Aurivo launches programme to help farmers move to solar
Aurivo Co-operative, in partnership with PV Generation, has announced the launch of Aurivo Farm Solar, a renewable energy initiative aimed...
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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
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...
Agri-Business
Tirlán launches first ‘low carbon’ store in Kilkenny
Tirlán has launched its first low carbon future store in Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny as part of its €11 million investment...
Agri-Business
Tirlán and Dairygold join forces to expand solar PV programme
Tirlán and Dairygold have today (Wednesday, November 8) announced a new partnership aiming to expand an on-farm solar PV programme....
Agri-Business
New generation of farmers must be paid to protect nature - Ryan
A new generation of farmers and foresters must be paid to protect nature, as well as providing food and wood,...