Your Community
Our goal is to harness Ireland’s natural resources to produce clean energy, ensuring a greener future for all, with early and meaningful engagement playing a central role in how these projects are developed.
We understand that renewable energy projects may generate mixed views within communities. However, given the critical need for Ireland to have its own secure, sustainable energy supply, and what this project has the potential to deliver locally, we believe it is vital that everyone is given the opportunity to reach their own conclusions based on the merits of this proposal.
Our goal is to provide accurate information on our plans and to seek feedback on the following aspects: how to design this project in a way that maximises its sustainability and suitability for the local area, and how the associated Community Benefit Fund (CBF) could make a meaningful contribution to the lives of local people. Furthermore, by developing renewable energy projects, we aim to ensure safe, secure energy that can sustain the country's long-term needs, contributing to Ireland's energy independence and future development.
The proposed solar project addresses several critical needs:
- Reducing reliance on costly fossil fuels and lowering carbon emissions
- Meeting Ireland's renewable energy targets set by national and EU guidelines
- Providing a clean and reliable energy source
- Enhancing energy security
The Patrick’s Rock Solar Farm, as proposed, has a dedicated Community Benefit Fund designed to support initiatives that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Projects that improve local wildlife habitats, celebrate culture and heritage, and promote inclusive economic opportunities may qualify for funding.
For every solar farm we build, there is potential to improve the environment and increase habitat diversity through a number of measures. For more information, please visit The Need for Solar page