Longer evenings, stronger generation
Media
31 Mar 2026
As highlighted in different news outlets, the clocks changing marks the start of something important for Ireland’s energy system:
solar season.
Ronan Power explains how longer evenings allow solar to generate more electricity later into the day, helping meet peak demand when energy is often most expensive.
This matters because:
- Solar is now deployed at scale across Ireland
- Generation is increasingly aligning with real demand patterns
- It reduces reliance on imported fossil fuels
With rapid growth across rooftops and solar farms, this seasonal shift is becoming more impactful each year.
It is a simple but powerful reminder: solar is already delivering, and its role will only continue to grow.
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