Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU)

Solar Farm Construction (2025)

One important stage in solar farm development in Ireland is the “authorisation to construct” which is issued by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU). Here is a brief summary of solar farms which have been granted this authorisation in the last two years. Contact Solar Now to discuss your project.

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Grid Resilience in Ireland

Grid resilience refers to the ability of the power system to withstand, adapt to, and recover quickly from unexpected disruptions — whether those disruptions are technical faults, cyberattacks, or extreme weather events. For Ireland, grid resilience is not just a technical challenge, but a cornerstone of economic security, energy independence, and climate responsibility.

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Solar Now - Commercial Solar PV Installation

Commercial Solar PV – It’s your loss

Here’s the uncomfortable truth: Irish businesses are leaving six- and seven-figure sums on the table every year by not putting solar PV on their roofs. Despite policy tailwinds, strong grants and some of Europe’s highest business electricity costs, the commercial rooftop market still lags Ireland’s potential. That gap isn’t just a climate miss — it’s a cash leak.

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SRESS Financial Benefits

The Small-scale Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (SRESS) provides REAL and SUBSTANTIAL incentives for your business to participate in Ireland’s climate response. Coupled with a substantial grant under the SEAI NDMG scheme makes your solar PV investment a very rewarding proposition. Contact Solar Now TODAY!

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Small-scale Renewable Energy Support Scheme (SRESS)

The Small-Scale Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (SRESS) is a pivotal initiative by the Irish government aimed at accelerating the adoption of renewable energy among small-scale producers, including businesses, communities, and farmers. SRESS is OPEN FOR BUSINESS, CONTACT SOLAR NOW AND APPLY TODAY!

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North-South Interconnector

The second North-South Interconnector is a project that has been in development for 22 years now. Despite having all the appropriate planning approvals it does not look any closer to being completed in our view. Perhaps a fresh approach would help.

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Net Zero for IE

What will Net Zero look like for Ireland? The answer is lots of renewables … ESB Networks new strategy document wants to accomodate 24 GW of renewables to begin with. Solar PV has been assigned one third of this target – 18 million solar panels are coming our way … It’s about time!

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Eirgrid’s Capacity Outlook from 2022

Eirgrid’s Generation Capacity Statement for 2022-2031 is another reminder of a tightening energy market with challenging conditions for the foreseeable future. Here’s our solution to persistently high energy prices.

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Smart Electricity Meters

Smart Meters are a great addition to your solar PV system which can provide comparable data to your solar PV app and help in understanding our electricity production and consumption.

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Microgeneration Support Scheme (MSS)

Microgeneration Support Scheme (MSS). Try not to let the MSS determine your attitude to solar PV, and it’s potential to offset your current and future energy needs.

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