Solar Ireland supports EU-wide call for long-term climate investment in next EU Budget

Solar Ireland has expressed strong support for a joint letter sent today to the European Commission, urging EU leaders to maintain a horizontal spending target for climate and environmental investments in the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), which will cover the period after 2027.

The letter — coordinated by SolarPower Europe and co-signed by over 60 organisations from across Europe — highlights the critical role of EU funding in accelerating the clean energy transition, protecting biodiversity, and strengthening Europe’s industrial competitiveness. It calls on the Commission to ensure the post-2027 budget continues to prioritise long-term climate action and resilience.

“We believe that dedicated EU investment in climate and clean energy is essential to Ireland’s solar future. Clear, long-term funding signals will help build the infrastructure and innovation needed to meet our net-zero goals,” said Ronan Power, CEO of Solar Ireland.

While Solar Ireland’s request to formally join the list of signatories is pending, the organisation fully supports the joint letter’s message and the collective effort to secure robust EU climate investment.

The current EU budget allocates at least 30% of spending to climate action — funding that has already supported more than 11,000 low-carbon projects. As discussions begin on the next EU budget framework, Solar Ireland joins the call for predictable, ambitious, and sustained funding for climate and environmental priorities.

We will update this story once our participation as a signatory is confirmed.

Read the full letter and list of signatories here: The next EU budget should maintain a horizontal target for climate and environmental investments - SolarPower Europe.