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Building wind farms on peatlands could undermine green transition
Stephen Robb
Since 2008, at least 79 wind turbines have been built in Ireland on recognised blanket bog, the long-term impact of which is not fully understood.
24 May 2023 News
Ireland’s largest fuel supplier snaps up solar PV company AEI
Alternative Energy Ireland was acquired for an unknown sum and has grown to become a significant supplier of solar PV technology to the agricultural industry
16 May 2023 News
NI solar suppliers feel disadvantaged due to lack of grants
While interest in solar PV in Northern Ireland is at an all-time high, suppliers of solar PV systems say they feel left behind compared with those south of the border due to the lack of grants.
Four farms successful in first offshore wind auction
The provisional outcome of Ireland's first offshore auction has been released, revealing a surprising average support price of €86.05/MWh, well below the mooted price of up to €150/MWh.
11 May 2023 News
€2.5m paid out under TBESS to agricultural sector
Revenue’s Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme allows eligible farmers and businesses to get money back on their gas and electricity bills
10 May 2023 News
Farming surely deserves similar break to the electricity sector
The challenges impacting electricity generation confirm that change takes time and progress is not always linear.
3 May 2023 Dealer
Small-scale renewables need support, says UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has raised concerns that current proposals are mainly aimed at industrial scale projects.
3 May 2023 Northern Ireland
Fianna Fáil MEP calls for Department to clarify EU solar funding decision
Billy Kelleher MEP claims that farmers could have been allowed to sell electricity back to the grid for profit and receive grants for solar panels under certain EU measures.
3 May 2023 News
SSE Airtricity and Activ8 to pay 34c/kWh for exported solar electricity
The new premium price is significantly higher than other renewable electricity export prices currently available on the Irish market.
2 May 2023 News
Over 2,000 farmers apply for energy support scheme
To apply for the scheme, farmers had to be tax compliant and have experienced an increase of 50% or more in their electricity and/or natural gas unit price over the winter period.
29 April 2023 News
Review of renewable planning rules underway in Northern Ireland
A public consultation has been launched into Northern Ireland's strategic planning policy on renewable and low-carbon energy developments, to ensure it remains fit for purpose and up to date.
26 April 2023 News
Huge jump in rates bills for NI renewables
Non-domestic rates for small-scale wind turbines in Northern Ireland are typically up by over 60%, although there are cases of much higher increases.
26 April 2023 Northern Ireland