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IFA calls for ‘urgent’ review of biomethane policy
Anne O'Donoghue
IFA energy for farms project team chair Frank Brady said the country’s flagship biomethane policy needs more investment and a review of its timeline.
5 March 2025 Renewables
Farmers and GAA wanted for community solar farms
A new initiative by Community Climate Change is seeking farmers and bog owners to lease 40ac sites for the development of community-owned solar farms involving local GAA clubs.
5 March 2025 Renewables
LNG terminal shows government is serious about energy security
The reality is that Ireland will remain dependent on natural gas for decades as we struggle to increase our renewable energy capacity.
Kildare AD plant Green Generation enters receivership
The company, which operates a food waste AD plant in Kildare, has suffered from an influx of hydrotreated vegetable oil into the transport sector, causing the price of biomethane gas to drop.
4 March 2025 News
Highest demand ever for natural gas in single day recorded in January
Despite the continued increase in renewable electricity generation, natural gas remains the backbone of Ireland’s energy supply.
3 March 2025 Renewables
Government to lead new communication strategy for AD
With many proposed anaerobic digestion plants facing significant community opposition, the Government plans to launch a new communication strategy.
26 February 2025 Renewables
77% of people support energy project near their homes – KPMG survey
Research carried out by KPMG found that over three-quarters of people surveyed would support renewable energy projects close to their homes
26 February 2025 News
More evidence Ireland’s grid not fit for purpose
Whether it’s farmers wishing to install solar panels on their roofs or wind farms wishing to maximise generation on their sites, Ireland’s dated electricity grid continues to cause constraints.
24 February 2025 Renewables
Killough AD and solar plans draw community fury
The proposed anaerobic digestion plant in Tipperary received around 180 objections and observations while the solar farm received over 30.
19 February 2025 News
More details on much-anticipated heat obligation
The viability of Ireland’s emerging anaerobic digestion sector lies on the introduction of a new legal obligation to buy the biomethane, three to four times more expensive than wholesale natural gas.
19 February 2025 Renewables
Ireland remains open for business for data centres under new guidelines
While they will be required to publish their carbon emissions and report use of renewable energy annually, there is no requirement for the centres to run on renewable energy.
19 February 2025 Renewables
Wind energy saves Ireland €1.2bn on gas bills – Wind Energy Ireland
Around one third of Ireland’s electricity came from wind energy last year, saving around €1.2 bn in gas in 2024, according to Wind Energy Ireland.
17 February 2025 Renewables