Solar, security and a changing energy conversation
Media
30 Mar 2026
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.
Ireland has already seen strong momentum:
- Solar capacity up significantly since 2023
- Over 140,000 homes and businesses generating their own electricity
But as global uncertainty impacts energy markets, solar is increasingly being recognised not just as a clean solution, but as a local, reliable and cost-stable source of power.
This is a shift worth watching.
Solar is no longer just part of the transition, it is part of the response.
Read the full article here: Does the war in Iran make solar more attractive?
