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In a recent critical review published by the Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC) and covered extensively by the Irish Independent, the urgent need for renewable energy expansion in Ireland takes center stage. Titled "More wind and solar farms needed now to hit climate targets, ministers warned," the report underscores the pressing challenges hindering the country's transition to a sustainable energy future.

We're thrilled to share some exciting news about the future of solar energy in Ireland. Recent developments in the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) have shed light on a promising trajectory for solar power in our country.

The Irish Solar Energy Industry Association (ISEA) has announced the appointment of Declan Cullinane as its new Chair. Mr. Cullinane, who is the Country Manager for BayWa r.e. in Ireland, will lead the association, working on ISEA’s main target to cover at least 20% of Ireland's electricity demand by 2030 with solar power.

ISEA CEO Conall Bolger spoke to Niall Hurson of the Irish Independent on the opportunities that solar farms present to farmers in Ireland.

The Irish Solar Energy Association (ISEA) has said that while Budget 2024 contains some welcome measures the commitments to address climate change lack urgency and fail to deliver meaningful action.

Two renewable energy industry associations, Wind Energy Ireland and the Irish Solar Energy Association, have joined with leading environmental NGOs for a pre-budget statement calling for a step-change in Government investment in environmental capacity at both state and civil society level to address the biodiversity and climate crises.

Despite overall positive outcomes emerging from today’s Renewable Energy Support Scheme (RESS) auction, the solar industry has said it is a disappointing day for climate action in Ireland. The Irish Solar Energy Association (ISEA) believes that this RESS 3 auction was overly rigid and that avoidable systemic failures limited its potential for success.

Farmers should be supported to play a more active and positive role in tackling climate change, the Irish Solar Energy Association (ISEA) has said.

Some projects have been waiting more than a year for approval, undermining their advantage of speedy development, industry group says

The Irish Solar Energy Association (ISEA) has welcomed the announcement today of a new grant scheme to support businesses to install Solar PV panels. According to ISEA, the new scheme will help businesses cope with high energy costs while also enhancing Ireland’s overall solar capacity.

The Irish Solar Energy Association (ISEA) has welcomed the publication of EirGrid’s new strategy Shaping our Electricity Future v1.1. ISEA say this outlines a number of actions that will be required for Ireland to meet its solar and broader renewable targets and is urging prompt action from all stakeholders.