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Biocore: turning sludge into power
Stephen Robb
Stephen Robb visits Biocore Environmental in Roscommon, which uses wastewater sludge as feedstock for its anaerobic digestion.
Biocore: turning sludge into power
A new wind and solar option for farms?
16 April 2025 Renewables
A new wind and solar option for farms?
The unit could be used to power remote farm devices such as electric fences, soil sensors, CCTV cameras, water pumps and more.
Could wood powder be Ireland's new super fuel?
16 April 2025 Renewables
Could wood powder be Ireland's new super fuel?
A new type of wood burner coming to Ireland, which could overcome the traditional challenges of using biomass to provide heat, writes Stephen Robb.
Carlow's new slurry creamery – what’s in it for farmers?
Stephen Robb examines Greengate Biogas’s proposal for a large-scale slurry and manure AD plant in Powerstown, Carlow, which is set to become one of Europe’s largest.
16 April 2025 Renewables
Farm applications reach 57% of TAMS solar energy budget
Farmers have applied for €51m in grant aid under TAMS for solar PV systems, out of an indicative budget of €90m.
18 December 2024 Renewables
Workers needed for Ireland’s €38bn offshore wind industry
Skillnet and Wind Energy Ireland, have joined forces to attract mid-career professionals into off-shore wind services as labour demands increase in the sector.
18 December 2024 Renewables
Renewables focus: where to next for farm solar PV?
The Solar Capital Investment Scheme, part of TAMS III, has been a huge success, but will the next Government top up the budget, or risk farm solar investments coming to an abrupt stop?
18 December 2024 Renewables
A look under the bonnet of Ireland’s future AD plants
Stephen Robb profiles some of the large-scale anaerobic digestion plants in development around the country
18 December 2024 Renewables
Renewables gathers momentum but will policy catch up?
There is no doubt that farmers, businesses and homeowners see the potential in renewables, but significant challenges still exist, writes Stephen Robb.
20 April 2024 Renewables