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19 utility-scale solar farm sites now operational around the country and contribute just over 50% of total installed capacity

Ireland's solar energy increases by 160% since 2023

Ireland's solar energy increased by 49% in the last year and by 160% since 2023, new figures show today.

The massive solar farm would export energy to Singapore (Stock image)

Australia green lights world's 'largest' solar hub

Australia has approved plans for a massive solar and battery farm that would export energy to Singapore, a project it calls the "largest solar precinct in the world".

World • 21 Aug 24

Wind power generation in June was the third highest on record for a June month, new figures from Wind Energy Ireland show

Wind farms provided 34% of electricity here in H1

Ireland's wind farms provided 34% of the country's electricity in the first half of 2024, new figures from Wind Energy Ireland show.

Business • 08 Jul 24

Ciara Foxton, Managing Director of Circle K Ireland (left) and Ryanne Burges, Director for Offshore and Ireland at EDF Renewables UK and Ireland

Circle K and EDF Renewables agree new solar energy deal

Forecourt retailer Circle K and renewable energy company EDF Renewables Ireland have announced a new solar power corporate Power Purchase Agreement (cPPA).

Business • 28 Jun 24

The IFA says solar panels can produce annual savings of between €4,000 and €6,000 for farmers

Renewed push for rooftop solar on farm sheds

Two years ago tillage and livestock farmer George Byrne from Co Carlow decided to invest in solar panels.

Ireland • 15 May 24

Natural gas and wind produced 84% of metered electricity generation in October, new CSO figures show

Renewable fuels produced 42% of electricity in October

A new set of figures from the Central Statistics Office show that renewable fuels produced 42% of metered electricity in October but more fossil fuels were used to meet peak evening demand.

Business • 22 Dec 23

The IEA said that for every dollar invested in fossil fuels, about $1.70 is now going into clean energy

Solar power to overtake oil production investment - IEA

Investment in clean energy will extend its lead over spending on fossil fuels in 2023, the International Energy Agency said today, with solar projects expected to outpace outlays on oil production for the first time.

Business • 25 May 23

Renewable fuel sources and energy security have taken on a new urgency following Russia's invasion of Ukraine

G7 ministers set big targets for solar, wind capacity

The Group of Seven rich nations have set big new collective targets for solar power and offshore wind capacity, agreeing to speed up renewable energy development and move toward a quicker phase-out of fossil fuels.

Business • 17 Apr 23

Solar farms are planned in counties Galway, Waterford, Clare and Kildare

PCRE acquires six new solar farms in €140m deal

Power Capital Renewable Energy (PCRE) backed by French investor Omnes Capital, has acquired six ready-to-build solar farms from RES.

Business • 14 Dec 21

New records were also set in eight EU countries as the production and use of panels increased

Solar power supply in EU hits record high

Solar power supply in the EU during June and July rose to a record high in 2021, accounting for 10% of total electricity produced in the region, according to a report by independent climate think-tank Ember.

Business • 18 Aug 21

The three new solar farms will together supply enough low-carbon electricity to power the equivalent of over 6,600 homes

EDF Renewables Ireland begins solar farms construction

EDF Renewables Ireland is to start the building of three new solar farms in Wexford and Kilkenny this month.

Business • 03 May 21

Amarenco began raising €3bn at the start of the year

Cork solar producer Amarenco raises €150m in capital

Cork based solar power producer, Amarenco, has raised €150m in new capital.

Business • 10 Nov 20

Generation from wind and solar rose by 14% during the first half of 2020 compared with the same period last year

Wind, solar produce 10% of power in first half of 2020

Wind turbines and solar panels produced a record 10% of the world's electricity in the first half of this year, according to a report published today.

Environment • 13 Aug 20

Phase one of the deal will develop Harmony Solar's existing 300MW portfolio - mainly in Wexford and Kildare.

ESB and Harmony Solar deal to power over 10% of homes

ESB and Irish-owned renewable energy company Harmony Solar have agreed a €30m partnership to develop ground-mounted solar projects in Ireland.

Business • 11 May 20

Obton and Shannon Energy will develop up to 500 megawatts of solar projects here over the next five years

Danish solar power firm to invest €300m here

A Danish solar power company, together with its Irish partner, is announcing plans today to invest €300m in the sector here.

Business • 08 Jan 20

The two projects in Co Meath will produce enough electricity to power 9,000 homes

Energia Group buys two Co Meath solar projects

Energy company Energia Group has bought Irish solar developer Solar Farmers Ltd, which has two solar projects in Co Meath.

Business • 09 Dec 19

Over one quarter of Lidl's energy requirements will now be generated by solar power

Lidl invests €1m in solar panels at Newbridge centre

Lidl has welcomed a grant of planning from Kildare County Council for the installation of energy-saving solar panels at its distribution centre in Newbridge, which is currently under construction.

Business • 08 Jul 19

In practice a co-operative of local people near a solar or wind farm would be able to buy in shares

Green Party calling for 'solar revolution' in Ireland

Ireland needs a "solar revolution" and the establishment of local green energy co-operatives is a practical and achievable goal, the leader of the Green Party has said.

Green Party • 02 Nov 17

The 30-acre solar farm cost £5m to build

Ireland's first solar farm opens

The first large-scale ground based solar electricity generation park on the island of Ireland has opened in Co Antrim.

News • 02 Jun 16

Eamon Ryan said he was pleased by the Green Party's rise in the polls

Ryan: Solar panels can give power to the people

The Green Party has outlined its plans for expanding solar power, with party leader Eamon Ryan saying their use is standard in other countries.

Election 2016 • 17 Feb 16

A cyclist on the SolaRoad, the first road in the world made of solar panels

Dutch open world's first solar powered bike path

The Netherlands has opened the world's first solar bike path, a revolutionary project to harvest the sun's energy that could eventually also be used on roads.

News • 12 Nov 14

Solar21 says it manages a fund of over €100m for solar investment

Solar21 purchases 6 Italian solar farms for €50m

Solar21 has finalised a deal to purchase 6 photovoltaic solar farms in Italy in a deal worth €25m.

Business • 27 Aug 12

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