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This month’s Irish Women in Solar feature highlights Lisa Foley, an electrical and electronic engineer whose 15+ year career has shaped the island’s electricity sector across grid operations, policy, market design, and the pathway to a net-zero power system.

Ireland’s solar story is changing and fast. As highlighted in the latest Irish Examiner interview with our CEO, Ronan Power, solar is now delivering instant savings, rapid payback, and long-term resilience for households and industries across the country.

Solar Ireland warmly welcomes today’s announcement by Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, Darragh O’Brien, confirming that SEAI grants for domestic rooftop solar will remain at €1,800 for 2026 under the Microgeneration Support Scheme.

On 13 November, Ireland’s renewable-energy community gathered at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre for a landmark moment - the inaugural Irish Renewable Energy Awards, hosted jointly by Solar Ireland and Wind Energy Ireland.

Ireland celebrated a landmark moment in its clean-energy transition, with national solar capacity surpassing 2 GW for the first time. This milestone reflects the remarkable pace of growth in Ireland’s renewable-energy sector.

This month’s Irish Women in Solar feature is a little different, and extra special. We’re celebrating three exceptional Irish women whose work for SolarPower Europe in Brussels is helping to shape the future of solar energy across Europe.

Solar Ireland has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the RePower Ukraine Charitable Foundation, marking the beginning of a partnership built on solidarity, knowledge sharing and the shared belief that clean energy should power every community.

Recent commentary on solar development and agricultural land highlights an important national discussion but also risks overlooking the evidence, progress, and planning guidance already in place.

Solar Ireland responds to Budget 2026, welcoming the record investment of €3.5 billion in Ireland’s electricity grid, the €558 million SEAI allocation for residential and community energy upgrades, and the extension of the €400 microgeneration tax exemption.

The energy landscape is evolving faster than ever — and Greenvolt NEXT is at the forefront of that change. At Solar Ireland 2025, we’ll showcase how advanced solar and storage solutions are shaping a smarter, more sustainable grid for Ireland.

Murphy is a leading international, multi-disciplined engineering and construction company founded in 1951 that improves life by delivering world-class infrastructure.

At Solar Ireland 2025, Greenvolt Next is not just showcasing technology, we’re starting a conversation about Ireland’s renewable future. The transition to clean energy is more than innovation; it’s about collaboration, shared ambition, and delivering impact for communities nationwide.