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 |
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Annual Community Benefit Fund of circa €150k for the local area supporting:
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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
A solar farm will produce clean renewable energy for future generations. Local energy production improves energy security.
Solar farms pay rates to the local authorities, thereby contributing to the funding of vital public services.
We encourage any local supplier that can play a part in the construction or operation of this solar farm to get in touch.
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.
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.
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 see Sustainability information above.
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.