PCRE acquires six new solar farms in €140m deal Power Capital Renewable Energy (PCRE) backed by French investor Omnes Capital, has acquired six ready-to-build solar farms from RES. Business • 14 Dec 21
Solar power supply in EU hits record high Solar power supply in the EU during June and July rose to a record high in 2021, accounting for 10% of total electricity produced in … Business • 18 Aug 21
EDF Renewables Ireland begins solar farms construction EDF Renewables Ireland is to start the building of three new solar farms in Wexford and Kilkenny this month. Business • 03 May 21
Cork solar producer Amarenco raises €150m in capital Cork based solar power producer, Amarenco, has raised €150m in new capital. Business • 10 Nov 20
Wind, solar produce 10% of power in first half of 2020 Wind turbines and solar panels produced a record 10% of the world's electricity in the first half of this year, according to a report published … Environment • 13 Aug 20
ESB and Harmony Solar deal to power over 10% of homes ESB and Irish-owned renewable energy company Harmony Solar have agreed a €30m partnership to develop ground-mounted solar projects in Ireland. Business • 11 May 20
Danish solar power firm to invest €300m here A Danish solar power company, together with its Irish partner, is announcing plans today to invest €300m in the sector here. Business • 08 Jan 20
Energia Group buys two Co Meath solar projects Energy company Energia Group has bought Irish solar developer Solar Farmers Ltd, which has two solar projects in Co Meath. Business • 09 Dec 19
Lidl invests €1m in solar panels at Newbridge centre Lidl has welcomed a grant of planning from Kildare County Council for the installation of energy-saving solar panels at its distribution centre in Newbridge, which … Business • 08 Jul 19
Green Party calling for 'solar revolution' in Ireland Ireland needs a "solar revolution" and the establishment of local green energy co-operatives is a practical and achievable goal, the leader of the Green Party … Green Party • 02 Nov 17
Ireland's first solar farm opens The first large-scale ground based solar electricity generation park on the island of Ireland has opened in Co Antrim. News • 02 Jun 16
Ryan: Solar panels can give power to the people The Green Party has outlined its plans for expanding solar power, with party leader Eamon Ryan saying their use is standard in other countries. Election 2016 • 17 Feb 16
Dutch open world's first solar powered bike path The Netherlands has opened the world's first solar bike path, a revolutionary project to harvest the sun's energy that could eventually also be used on … News • 12 Nov 14
Solar21 purchases 6 Italian solar farms for €50m Solar21 has finalised a deal to purchase 6 photovoltaic solar farms in Italy in a deal worth €25m. Business • 27 Aug 12
