The utility-scale solar market remains relatively resilient, driven by auctions across Europe that incentivise flexible solar projects that are combined with storage or wind.
Europe installed 16.4 GW of new wind power capacity in 2024. The EU-27 installed 12.9 GW of this. 84% of the new wind capacity built in Europe last year was onshore.
We expect 63 gigawatts (GW) of new utility-scale electric-generating capacity to be added to the U.S. power grid in 2025 in our latest Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator
Wood MacKenzie predicts that Ireland will meet its 8 GW 2030 solar target but wind, heat pumps, and electric vehicles (EVs) are all lagging behind theirs. Ireland''s current
The company also has renewable energy projects in different stages of development, including the Dublin Array wind farm and a further offshore wind project, 10 onshore wind farms and a further battery storage
In 2024 An Bord Pleanála granted planning permission for 10 new wind farms with a combined capacity of 717 MW, around 42 per cent of the volume of wind energy needed to keep Ireland on track for the Government''s
The revenue potential of energy storage technologies is often undervalued. Investors could adjust their evaluation approach to get a true estimate.
"This would increase Ireland''s energy storage capacity almost eightfold – enough to power every home in Ireland twice over on a still, cloudy day," the report states.
Wood MacKenzie predicts that Ireland will meet its 8 GW 2030 solar target but wind, heat pumps, and electric vehicles (EVs) are all lagging behind theirs.
Clonfad Solar Farm As of January 2025, the largest solar farm currently under construction in Ireland is the Clonfad Solar Farm, located in County Westmeath. Developed by Statkraft, this substantial project boasts a
In its most recent climate action plan (CAP), Ireland has set itself a target of 6 GW of installed wind capacity by the end of 2025. To achieve this target, Ireland will need to add an average of
Crossmore wind farm (25MW): Construction of the Crossmore wind farm (25MW) in County Clare in the RoI continued during the Third Quarter 2025 and all turbines are now erected.
In total, new solar projects in 2025 are expected to make up more than 50% of the planned added utility-scale electric generation for 2025. Combined with planned battery storage capacity, the share is 81% of total
In 2025, the country is seeing major strides in wind and solar power, while facing new pressures from sectors like data centres. The overall energy status is evolving, reflecting
What role will solar, wind and storage technologies play in addressing the pending "energy emergency" in the United States, and how is the industry responding to
In conjunction with the ''Value of Solar in Ireland'' report, this study shows that a more balanced mix of wind and solar is beneficial for consumers, due to lower expected PSO costs that more than offset the higher wholesale prices; the
Introduction This document should be read in preparation for the SEAI expert elicitation on plausible deployment scenarios and rates of offshore wind (OFW), onshore wind (ONW), and
Explore what 2025 holds for clean energy—from solar and wind growth to storage innovations and grid modernization. Key insights from FFI Solutions.
Wind Energy Ireland commissioned MKO to assess and quantify the potential for further onshore wind energy development in Ireland. The government target for onshore wind deployment is
Ireland is a world leader in onshore wind energy and the integration of renewable power. Ireland has now passed the 5 GW mark for operational onshore wind, with a growing pipeline of onshore wind projects looking to contribute to our 2030
Investors report that debt service coverage ratios (DSCRs) for solar project finance loans were 1.25–1.30 for utility-scale projects and 1.3–1.5 for community solar projects
The expansion of solar energy in Ireland has been actively supported by various initiatives from both the Government and the SEAI, with the aim to enhance the growth of solar projects,
The new "Scale of Solar 2025" report by Solar Ireland claims Irish solar has grown by almost 160% since 2023, with the country''s installed PV capacity increasing by 156.8% in two years.
Clonfad Solar Farm As of January 2025, the largest solar farm currently under construction in Ireland is the Clonfad Solar Farm, located in County Westmeath. Developed by
Discover the cost return of solar panels in Ireland and optimize your investment with Going Solar. Expert analysis and insights on solar panel cost return.
Also of interest to investors and developers of storage projects, IRENA has published the Electricity Storage Valuation Framework report, which outlines a method to
The Republic of Ireland is a growing market focused on large-scale solar, feeling the benefits of an effective support scheme, writes Solar Media Market Research analyst Josh
Owned by Ørsted after acquiring it from Terra Solar this solar farm near Carlow Town, Co. Carlow will be capable of powering up to 56,000 homes when it is completed. The project is expected to be delivered in two
March 2025 was a record month for solar generation on Ireland''s electricity grid, according to provisional real-time data from the country''s transmission systems operator EirGrid.
Ireland is a world leader in onshore wind energy and the integration of renewable power. Ireland has now passed the 5 GW mark for operational onshore wind, with a growing pipeline of
"The fundamentals for storage are really strong in Ireland, because we''re a relatively isolated system on the periphery of Europe. As we get to 2030 and Ireland starts building lots of offshore wind and our solar
Wind Energy Ireland commissioned MKO to assess and quantify the potential for further onshore wind energy development in Ireland. The government target for onshore wind deployment is ambitious, set at 9GW, as outlined in the Climate Action Plan, 2024.
In its most recent climate action plan (CAP), Ireland has set itself a target of 6 GW of installed wind capacity by the end of 2025. To achieve this target, Ireland will need to add an average of 0.63 GW of installed capacity in both 2024 and 2025.
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. The report also highlights: Explore the key data, sector insights and community stories in this year’s report.
According to Energy Storage Ireland, 14% of all wind energy generated in Ireland last year was wasted due to lack of storage. Ireland's energy storage could increase eightfold by 2035, according to a new report by Energy Storage Ireland.
Wood MacKenzie predicts that Ireland will meet its 8 GW 2030 solar target but wind, heat pumps, and electric vehicles (EVs) are all lagging behind theirs. Ireland’s current installed solar capacity is just under 2 GW, but this could be increased thanks to favorable policy, grid investments, and energy storage.
Ireland’s energy landscape is changing fast, driven by ambitious climate goals, growing electricity demand, and the urgent need to move away from fossil fuels. In 2025, the country is seeing major strides in wind and solar power, while facing new pressures from sectors like data centres.
