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In a recent piece for the Irish Independent, Adrian Weckler explores how global tensions are reshaping energy priorities, with Solar Ireland CEO Ronan Power highlighting the growing role of solar in strengthening Ireland’s energy independence.

As highlighted in recent, the clocks changing marks the start of something important for Ireland’s energy system: solar season.

Recent coverage from RTÉ explores a timely question: what do global events mean for Ireland’s energy future? In the piece, Solar Ireland CEO Ronan Power highlights how the conversation around solar is shifting. While climate action remains critical, energy security and cost stability are now front of mind.

In a recent radio interview with Alan Corcoran, Ronan Power spoke about a clear trend emerging across Ireland:
people are moving from thinking about solar to actively adopting it.

Solar Ireland member Solar Farm Solutions has highlighted the importance of early and coordinated vegetation management in supporting the timely delivery of solar projects across Ireland.

Solar Ireland member Power Capital Renewable Energy has reported continued progress across its portfolio in early 2026, with a focus on project delivery, safety and community engagement.

Solar Ireland member Elgin has secured eight solar contracts in the UK’s Allocation Round 7 (AR7) Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction, with a combined capacity of 382MW.

Solar Ireland member EDF power solutions Ireland is set to begin construction of the c.80MW Taduff Solar Park in Co. Roscommon, marking a key milestone for the project.

Solar Ireland member Ohk Energy is delivering a large-scale on-site solar, storage and resilience system for Dexcom’s manufacturing facility in Athenry, Co. Galway, marking a significant development in industrial energy infrastructure in Ireland.

Solar Ireland member Sigenergy has inaugurated its Nantong Smart Energy Center in Jiangsu Province, China, marking a major step in the company’s global expansion and the launch of its “AI in All” strategy for intelligent energy systems.

Solar Ireland member Amarenco has secured €130 million in preferred equity funding to support the development of new renewable energy projects in Ireland and international markets.

If Ireland’s solar targets are measured in gigawatts, they will ultimately be delivered by people. In this International Women’s Day edition of Irish Women in Solar, we highlight Ciara King, whose career has been shaped by one consistent focus: developing talent and creating opportunity.