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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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Solar Panels Waterford

Ireland’s sunny South-East region offers good returns for your solar PV investment due to higher levels of solar insolation year-round. Your home or business can benefit substantially from installing a correctly optimised solar PV system.

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Solar Farms in Ireland

Ireland’s utility regulator, CRU, has licenced 635 MW of solar parks for construction. Here’s a brief summary of some of the largest solar farms in Ireland and the companies behind them in 2022.

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Celtic Interconnector

The Celtic Interconnector is due to be energised in 2026 and offers huge potential for renewables development in Ireland. This is Ireland’s point-of-interconnection with the European Supergrid and is mainly funded through the European Investment Bank.

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Gravity Storage Systems

Gravity Storage Systems are, and should be, an essential component in any modern electricity grid. Similar to Pumped Hydro, Gravity Energy Storage Systems make ideal companions for Solar Energy in a balanced electricity generation portfolio.

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Advantages of Vertical Solar PV Systems

Vertical Solar PV systems have a role to play in any future electricity grid, have multiple benefits for Agrivoltaic applications and can produce more energy than a conventional south-facing solar farm.

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Benefits of Solar PV in Agriculture

Solar PV has the potential to transform farming, lock-in energy costs, and secure a lower cost-base for your agricultural enterprise.

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Onshore RESS 2 is Complete

Total approved 2,747 GWh out of a scheduled 3,500 GWh. Solar projects approved to generate 1,478 GWh, with the rejected applicants overwhelmingly solar.

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EPA Ireland’s 2030 Projections

Ireland’s Climate Targets for 2030. A lot more work needs to be done to reach our targets. Less restrictions, and fewer obstacles would allow people to select the winning technologies.

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