News - renewable energy
Castlerea solar farm will generate €750,000 a year
This was revealed at a public meeting in the Trinity Arts Centre last night, attended by over 100 people.
Nov 7, 2025 13:42
Bord na Móna seek to build massive Longford windfarm
Due to the scale of the project, the application is considered strategic infrastructure and thereby passes the local authority planning department and is considered directly by An Bord Pleanála.
May 7, 2025 13:01
Tributes being paid following passing of well-known local entrepreneur
The former CEO of Bord na Móna and well known local businessman has passed away.
Jan 8, 2024 12:25
Energy company appeal local solar farm refusal
A renewable energy company is seeking to overturn Westmeath County Council's decision to refuse permission for a major solar farm project.
Sep 14, 2023 13:41
Plans lodged for 150 metre wind turbine in Roscommon
The turbine would have a tip height of just over 149 metres, with an 81 metre high tower holding the blades.
Aug 24, 2023 07:30
Controversial Edgeworthstown wind turbine gets go ahead
The plans have been the focus of strong opposition locally, with a significant number of submissions made to Longford County Council.
Jun 9, 2023 16:25
Over 16,000 households locally use renewable energy for heating
The latest data from Census 2022 was released in recent days
Jun 6, 2023 08:57
Leitrim energy company welcomes scrapping of planning requirement for solar panels
Green Energy Partners, based in Carrick On Shannon says the development is a necessary one.
Sep 30, 2022 13:15
Two Longford businesses planning major solar panel installation
Planners at Longford County Council will decide on the application next month.
Jun 3, 2022 13:09
Strong evidence still to be heard if Bord Na Mona reapply for Derryadd Wind Farm
Bord Na Mona will not pursue an appeal to a ruling against the development last year.
Feb 16, 2022 17:54
Public consultation to begin on future of Lough Ree power station
It's planned the power station will be demolished to make way for renewable energy infrastructure
Dec 2, 2021 13:27
National power grid to undergo major upgrade
The upgrade is set to cost over one billion euro.
Nov 10, 2021 09:24Shannonside Newsletter
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