Solar, sovereignty and staying ahead in a volatile world

A recent column in the Irish Independent highlights a growing reality: energy is no longer just an environmental issue, it is geopolitical.

In the piece, Adrian Weckler explores how global tensions and political uncertainty are reshaping the energy conversation, with solar emerging as a practical way for countries like Ireland to reduce exposure to external shocks.

Solar Ireland CEO Ronan Power reinforces this point, highlighting the role solar can play in strengthening Ireland’s energy independence. As a locally generated, scalable resource, solar offers a clear pathway to reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels and insulating consumers from volatility.

This comes at a time of strong growth across the sector, with solar now firmly established across homes, farms, businesses, and utility-scale projects nationwide.

The takeaway is simple: in an increasingly uncertain world, the ability to generate your own energy is no longer just an advantage, it is a strategic necessity.

Read the full feature: Adrian Weckler: Solar power can keep us a step ahead of Donald Trump and the ayatollahs | Irish Independent