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As Ireland’s solar sector grows, so too does the volume of misinformation and disinformation circulating online about solar energy. Solar Ireland is encouraging the public to pause, question sources, and look for context when engaging with solar-related content online.

Ireland’s solar sector has reached a strong phase of momentum, delivering power across rooftops, communities and utility-scale projects. In a recent interview, Ronan Power, CEO of Solar Ireland, reflects on how far the sector has come and where the focus must shift next.

The Government has published its initial decision on how non-price criteria (NPC) will be applied in future renewable energy auctions, following its consultation on the implementation of Article 26 of the EU Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA). Solar Ireland engaged closely with members during the consultation process and submitted a detailed response.

SolarPower Europe’s latest EU Solar Market Outlook confirms what we are seeing on the ground in Ireland: solar is delivering, but systems and policy now need to move faster to keep pace.

At the end of each Irish Women in Solar feature this year, we asked a simple question: If you could describe your career journey in three words, what would they be? What they reveal, when viewed together, is not a single story, but a clear direction of travel.

In 2025, Ireland passed 2 GW of installed solar capacity, moving toward approximately 2.2 GW nationwide. Crucially, 1 GW of this now comes from rooftops, installed across more than 170,000 homes, farms, sports clubs and businesses. Solar is no longer an emerging technology. It is a core part of Ireland’s energy system, delivering clean power at scale and close to demand.

Ireland’s solar sector has reached a defining moment, reflected in the SEAI’s end-of-year reporting, which highlights continued growth in microgeneration and strong uptake of rooftop solar across all sectors.

The Government’s approval to begin drafting the Private Wires Bill marks an important milestone in Ireland’s electricity transition.

Solar Ireland welcomed the publication of the CRU's Final Determination on Price Review 6 (PR6), setting out a regulatory and investment framework for the period 2026 to 2030.

Ireland has marked another major milestone in its clean-energy transition, with 1 GW of rooftop solar now installed across the country. From homes and farms to sports clubs, SMEs and community buildings, rooftop solar has become one of Ireland’s most successful and accessible climate solutions, supported by SEAI solar PV grants and strong public engagement.

Solar Ireland today expressed serious concern at recent RTÉ Investigates reporting on international solar supply chains, noting that several broad claims about panels “used widely across Ireland” do not reflect the diverse and global nature of solar sourcing and risk causing unnecessary alarm for households, businesses and public bodies.

Solar Ireland is issuing this statement in response to a recent article on solar development in Co. Longford that contains multiple inaccuracies, misleading claims and unsubstantiated allegations. The article does not reflect national data, established industry practice or the detailed information already in the public domain for the project referenced.