Ireland records new peaks for solar power on the grid in May
EirGrid is rolling out an unprecedented programme of grid reinforcements, upgrades and new infrastructure across the country, enabling the connection of further generation sources to
Irish solar rises in 2025 as government plans €18.9
According to preliminary 2025 data released by the Sustainable Energy Agency of Ireland (SEAI), the average monthly generation from utility-scale solar power has increased
Ireland''s solar capacity hits 1.76 GW
Despite the promising growth, Ireland currently remains well behind its 2030 target of 8 GW of installed PV. Its total installed solar capacity was 1.76 GW at the end of May. Utility
2025 Scale of Solar 2025
Solar remains Ireland''s fastest connecting renewable energy resource, with approximately 950 rooftop systems coming online week and a pipeline of over 21 GW of solar and solar-hybrid
Solar power hit new record on Irish grid in May
173,163 megawatt hours of electricity was produced from grid-scale solar in May. Solar power reached its highest recorded figure on the
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. Solar Ireland said solar power is now meeting the electricity needs of
Ireland surpasses 2 GW of installed solar capacity
Ireland''s national solar capacity has risen to 2.1 GW as buildout has accelerated since the first utility-scale project came online in April 2022. Ireland is targeting 8 GW of solar
Solar power hit new record on Irish grid in May
173,163 megawatt hours of electricity was produced from grid-scale solar in May. Solar power reached its highest recorded figure on the national electricity grid in May, while
Ireland Hits New Solar PV and Battery Milestones in March 2025
On March 25th, 2025, Ireland reached a new record for grid-scale Solar power, generating over 750 Megawatts (MW) at one point, 18 MW more than the previous peak set in July 2024. This
Ireland''s Solar Revolution: 80% Growth Fuels Sustainable Future
The capital city has become Ireland''s solar showcase, with three large-scale solar farms now feeding the national grid. These installations not only reduce fossil fuel dependence
Solar record in Ireland: electricity grid hits 750 MW of generation
In March, Ireland''s electricity grid hit a new solar power record, with a peak of 750 MW connected to the system. The figure marks a key milestone towards the country''s 80%