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Solar Ireland has welcomed confirmation that Ireland has passed 3 GW of installed solar capacity, marking another major step in the transformation of the country’s electricity system.

Ireland’s solar transition is about more than projects and infrastructure. It is also about people, communities and trust. In this edition of Irish Women in Solar, we meet Ellen O’Sullivan, Community Liaison Officer and Office Manager at Amarenco, whose journey into renewable energy shows there is no single route into the sector, and whose work is helping ensure communities have a meaningful place in Ireland’s clean energy transition.

Solar Ireland invites households and businesses to watch the eclipse unfold through their own solar generation, during the final event of its kind visible from Ireland until 2090.

In the July/August global edition of pv magazine, Solar Ireland CEO Ronan Power contributes to a major feature examining Ireland’s approach to data centres, renewable energy and grid development.

RESS 6 introduces significant changes to how solar projects will compete for renewable electricity support in Ireland. Leanne Donovan, Policy Manager at Solar Ireland, examines the new technology-specific auction pots, incentives for storage and hybrid projects, and what the final Terms and Conditions mean for the sector.

Planning is one of the foundations of Ireland's renewable energy transition. In this edition of Irish Women in Solar, we highlight Niamh Igoe, Head of Planning at GP JOULE Ireland, whose work in delivering utility-scale solar projects demonstrates how planning, perseverance and collaboration are helping build a cleaner, more resilient energy system.

Working with Solar Ireland member SolarSmart, Smugglers Inn recently installed a ground-mounted solar PV system with integrated battery storage, creating a smart energy system designed around their operational needs. #EnergyResilience

Renewable Energy Expo Ireland will bring Ireland’s wind, solar and energy storage sectors together at the RDS Dublin on 21–22 October 2026, creating a new national platform for collaboration, investment and project delivery.

Solar Ireland member Ohk Energy has launched AiO Konnect, a new all-in-one solar and battery system developed specifically for Irish homes and grid conditions.

Solar Ireland has welcomed the latest report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which shows electricity generation from solar increased by almost 50% in 2025, highlighting the growing role solar is playing in Ireland's electricity system.

In an age of endless information, knowing who to trust is becoming just as important as understanding the facts themselves. This latest article in Solar Ireland's Media Literacy series explores how to assess sources, evaluate evidence, and navigate energy information with confidence.

If Ireland’s solar targets are ambitious, they will be delivered by leaders willing to grow businesses while protecting standards. Laura McArdle, our Irish Women in Solar June feature, has been part of Ireland’s renewable energy journey since 2009, always staying hands-on and building her technical understanding alongside commercial growth.