The project, which secured an agreement at a clearing price of £150,000/MW, is targeting a final investment decision in 2025 for delivery by the end of 2026. These
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The NDP (which forms part of Project Ireland 2040) remains the Government''s long-term strategy for the development of Ireland''s infrastructure. An early review of the NDP will be completed in
Ireland surpassed 1GW of solar generation connected to the grid for the first time in 2024. We expect solar generation to continue to expand rapidly with over 959 MW of
Europe''s battery storage capacity is expected to grow around five-fold by 2030, bringing with it increasing returns for energy majors, project developers and traders, as the cost of new projects
Ireland''s energy landscape is shifting rapidly. With higher electricity rates and growing interest in renewable energy, more homeowners are asking one key question in
Renewables Renewable generation during April 2025 was equivalent to 34.4% of all-island electricity demand: 27.8% wind approx. 4% solar 1.5% biomass 1% hydro An all-time
Offshore opportunities: After a lull in offshore developments in recent months 2025 could be the year of offshore wind''s rebound in Ireland. Smart grid and storage: Along with more physical infrastructure, smart grid
Ireland solar electricity generation reaches record high Ireland generated a record 66 GWh of solar electricity in April 2025, surpassing the previous high of 64 GWh set in May
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Solar Ireland has launched the Scale of Solar in Ireland 2025 Report to mark European Solar Day, capturing the latest trends, milestones and insights on how solar is powering Ireland''s clean energy transition.
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The cost of getting a domestic solar PV system in Ireland has fallen to €7,000 – €10,000, with a payback period of just 6 or 7 years. That is a dramatic improvement from just a
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SUMMARY Plummeting costs of solar and battery storage in India along with technological improvements are opening new opportunities for clean and low-cost power generation. Recent
2025 promises to be a huge year for solar power in Ireland with the ever growing number of homes and businesses installing rooftop solar, and the growing number of solar
"The National Broadband Plan is one of the most successful and impactful infrastructure projects in the history of the State. I have secured funding of €400 million in
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The record generation of 66 GWh of solar electricity in April 2025 is a clear indication of the potential for further growth in Ireland''s solar energy sector.
Ireland is on track for its most successful year yet in 2025, with a forecasted year-on-year (YoY) increase of over 100%. This growth is primarily driven by the 800MW currently under construction, with additional capacity
Ireland surpassed 1GW of solar generation connected to the grid for the first time in 2024. We expect solar generation to continue to expand rapidly with over 959 MW of solar projects successfully receiving offers in the
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The record generation of 66 GWh of solar electricity in April 2025 is a clear indication of the potential for further growth in Ireland’s solar energy sector. With continued investment and supportive government policies, the country is well-positioned to achieve its renewable energy targets and reduce its carbon footprint.
The cost of getting a domestic solar PV system in Ireland has fallen to €7,000 – €10,000, with a payback period of just 6 or 7 years. That is a dramatic improvement from just a few years ago when you might expect it to take 10 years to pay for your solar panels.
Power Capital’s Lysaghtstown Solar Farm, Co. Cork, is one of Ireland’s most ambitious solar energy projects. With 130 MW of capacity, it generates enough clean electricity to power more than 29,000 homes each year — a powerful symbol of how Ireland is scaling solar to meet climate and energy goals.
October 2024: Planning & Development Act 2024 signed — includes 3 of 6 Solar Ireland proposals. April 2025: 1st revision of National Planning Framework is finalised including solar sections and regional targets (broadly aligned with the Solar Ireland submission).
David Maguire of Elgin Energy highlighted the importance of solar energy in Ireland’s energy future, stating that the record generation in April is just the beginning. He noted that with continued investment and innovation, solar energy will play an even larger role in Ireland’s energy mix in the coming years.
The growth of solar energy in Ireland is remarkable. We now have over 140,000 customers harnessing the power of solar panels. In total, 1.7 GW of solar electricity generation is connected across the transmission and distribution networks with continued strong growth expected over the years ahead.
