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Voltalia Secure Two EPC Contracts In Ireland

Voltalia, a global player in renewable energy, has been awarded two new turnkey EPC contracts by Ireland''s semi-state utility ESB for the development of Carriglong (43.7 MW) and Clashwilliam (49.2 MW) solar power plants, totaling

Cabinet approves scenarios for firms to build private

The changes will permit private operators to build and operate electricity infrastructure. This will allow IT companies to connect directly to solar and wind farms to power their data centres.

Voltalia wins two new construction contracts in

ESB has reaffirmed its trust in Voltalia by awarding two new turnkey Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts for solar power plants, totaling 92.9 megawatts. The contracts cover the construction of the 43.7-megawatt

Ireland''s new private wire policy could unlock benefits for solar

Large energy users like data centers and manufacturers could gain expedited access to at least 500 MW of solar deemed ''ready to proceed'' under the new, ''more enabling'' private wires

Ireland solar capacity Hits 1.76 GW: An Extraordinary

Ireland has made an impressive leap in its solar energy capacity, reaching a total of 1.76 GW. This remarkable achievement is split between 1.13 GW connected to the grid and 0.63 GW in

SSE takes final investment decision on Platin Power Station

Delivery of Platin Power Station represents a total capital investment of up to €300m and follows SSE''s decision, in February 2025, to progress Tarbert Next Generation Power Station in Co.

In historic first, California powered by two-thirds

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced California achieved an historic milestone – the state was powered by two-thirds clean energy in 2023, the latest year for which data is available. California is the largest economy in

Wholesale electricity prices fall to lowest level since April 2024

The average wholesale price of electricity per megawatt hour fell for the fifth month in a row in June to €95.21, its lowest level since April 2024. On days last month with the most wind power

Bord Gáis Energy to become Ireland''s largest off-taker of solar power

The projects, which total over 629 MW of installed renewable capacity spanning both solar and onshore wind technologies, are supported under Ireland''s Renewable Electricity Support

Bord Gáis Energy to become Ireland''s largest off-taker of solar power

Bord Gáis Energy has significantly strengthened its renewable energy portfolio with the announcement of multiple long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with prominent

Solar Energy in Ireland — Separating the Hype from the

Solar PV systems generate electricity from daylight, not just sunshine. Ireland receives between 950–1,200 kWh/m² annually, with Waterford and the South East consistently at the higher end.

20 of the Biggest Solar Farm projects in Ireland

1. Gallanstown Solar Farm – 198MW Status – Active Coming online in 2022 Gallanstown Solar Farm in Co. Meath is owned by Octopus Renewables Ltd, a UK investment trust which invests in renewable energy infrastructure.

Why Ireland Should Invest More in Solar Energy

Ireland is at a critical juncture in its journey toward a sustainable future. As global temperatures rise and energy demands continue to increase, the urgency to transition away from fossil fuels

Wind and solar energy will no longer receive preferential

(The Center Square) – The Trump administration is endingpreferential treatment for "unreliable" solar and wind energy, and the director of the Center for Energy, Climate and Environment at

DP Energy – Ireland''s leading developers of

A Cork-based Irish company developing large renewable energy projects worldwide. We are committed to sustainable, environmentally responsible methods in all our developments, minimizing the impact on other

EDPR developing 2.35-MW solar project to

EDPR NA Distributed Generation, the distributed generation business of EDP Renewables North America, and California Water Service have signed a 20-year PPA for a 2.35-MW DC onsite solar array at Cal Water''s Northeast Bakersfield

California solar curtailment down 12% on back of batteries

For the first five months of 2025, CAISO data showed solar electricity curtailment declined by 12% as a share of generation, falling from 13% to 11.5%, even as solar output grew 18% year over

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