Biomass Field Trials of Hemp to Be Pioneered
IRELAND - Field trials of industrial hemp are taking place in Ireland to see if it is suitable as a biomass crop.

Biomass in Ireland: a €500m Deal
IRELAND - Mayo Power, which plans to build a 100-megawatt mixed-fuel power plant near Killala, has signed a deal, understood to be worth between €400m and €500m, to procure biomass...

IFA: Wood Gasification Boilers in Greener Homes Scheme
IRELAND - IFA Farm Forestry Chairman Pat Hennessy welcomes Eamon Ryan T.D., Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources announcement that biomass gasification boilers...

Irish Investment in Energy Research Exceeded €28 Million in 2006
IRELAND - Funding for energy projects in Ireland increased by almost €15.5 million in 2006 over the previous year to in excess of €28 million.

Ireland's Largest Bioenergy Event
IRELAND - Ireland’s largest outdoor bioenergy event will take place as part of ‘Farmfest’ at Teagasc Mellows Centre, Athenry next week.

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute International Renewable Energy Conference and Exhibition
IRELAND - The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute, is one of the world's leading providers of scientific research and services to government, non-governmental and commercial organi...

Ireland's Needs to Achieve Biomass Target
DUBLIN - A major discussion at the Biomass:Achieving Targets-Maximising Benefits conference was regarding Ireland's achievement of its renewable energy targets.

The Benefits of Efficient Manure Application
IRELAND - Rising oil prices have led to increased fertilizer prices, prompting farmers to seek more efficient use of the nutrients in animal manures.

Biomass plant impresses White
IRELAND - Green Party Deputy Leader and Enterprise and Trade spokesperson, Mary White has urged local authorities to investigate the renewable energy possibilities for their local areas...

Bioenergy an 'opportunity' for farmers and rural communities
IRELAND - Providing raw materials for bioenergy production represents an opportunity for farmers and rural communities, according to Agriculture Minister Mary Coughlan.

Irish Govt. Announces Second Phase Of Bioenergy Scheme
IRELAND - Mary Wallace, the Irish Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, with special responsibility for Forestry has announced the introduction of...