AD as part of the 25% by 2030 solution

As part of its climate plan, the Irish Government has set a target of producing 5.7 terawatt-hours of biomethane by 2030, which is the equivalent of 10% of Ireland's current demand for natural gas.

As part of its climate plan, the Irish Government has set a target of producing 5.7 terawatt-hours of biomethane by 2030, which is the equivalent of 10% of Ireland's current demand for natural gas.

Farmers, farm organisations, and agricultural co-ops have been advised to take a key role in developing anaerobic digestion (AD) in Ireland.

“We can sit on our hands and do nothing, and let someone else come in and build these plants, or farmers can get active”, said Dr Maurice Deasy, researcher on Teagasc's FLEET evaluation of the potential of AD for farmers.