Benefits of Solar Energy

Ireland is now on a path of decarbonisation and replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy is the only way to avoid harmful global warming and ensuring energy security. 

Solar power is a clean, abundant source of energy that has many benefits.

 

LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES NATIONAL BENEFITS
Supports local biodiversity and wildlife Energy security

Annual Community Benefit Fund of circa €150k for the local area supporting:

  • Home energy efficiency schemes
  • Environmental projects
  • Social initiatives
 Green power for Irish homes
Carbon reduction
Climate action being delivered
Job creation Reduced reliance on fossil fuel
Improvements to local facilities Improved air quality
Support local education Rates Local Authorities and taxes
Support a sustainable local community Affordable electricity - from a sustainable resource

Key benefits

  • Future energy

    Future energy

    A solar farm will produce clean renewable energy for future generations. Local energy production improves energy security.

  • Business rates

    Business rates

    Solar farms pay rates to the local authorities, thereby contributing to the funding of vital public services.

  • Jobs

    Jobs

    We encourage any local supplier that can play a part in the construction or operation of this solar farm to get in touch.

  • Community benefits

    Community benefits

    The Irish Government requires that all renewable projects that are developed over the coming years invest a community benefit fund into the local area, which will bring significant opportunities for local communities.

  • Air quality

    Air quality

    Decarbonising our electricity system and moving away from fossil fuels allows us to deliver on climate action, and in doing so improves our air quality.

  • Supporting biodiversity

    Supporting biodiversity

    For every renewable energy project we build, there is potential to improve the environment and increase habitat diversity through a number of measures.

Supporting biodiversity

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 our Security & Sustainability page.

We would be very interested in hearing what ideas you have on how this solar project could deliver the most benefit to you and your local area.