- ENGIE, a leading global energy and services group, has announced the award of contracts for the construction of three new solar farms in Ireland.
- ENGIE will also establish a community benefit fund for each solar farm as part of its commitment to sustainable development.
ENGIE, a leading global energy and services group, has announced the contract award for the construction of three new solar farms in Ireland, its first onshore renewable projects in the country. The project is located in the counties of Galway and Limerick. The sites will have a combined installed capacity of 18 Megawatts Peak (MWp) and generate enough electricity to provide affordable, clean power to 4,100 homes.
The solar farms in Ardnadoman, Dromsallagh, and Rooaun are part of six projects—with a cumulative capacity of 60 MWp—awarded under the Renewable Energy Support Scheme (RESS) 3 auction in 2023. This government initiative promotes the development of utility-scale renewable energy sources in Ireland.
Construction of the initial three solar farms is expected to begin in January 2025, with a projected commissioning date of the second half of 2025. ENGIE has appointed Astatine and TLI Group to build the assets.
ENGIE will also establish a community benefit fund for each solar farm as part of its commitment to sustainable development. This fund will allocate approximately €34,000 annually to support local communities, with oversight provided by a dedicated fund manager in Ireland.
Suresh Bhaskar, Managing Director of Renewables at ENGIE UK and Ireland, expressed his enthusiasm for the project, saying: “We are delighted to be investing in renewable energy in Ireland for the first time, demonstrating ENGIE’s commitment to expanding its renewable energy portfolio in the country.
“These solar farms will contribute to the country’s clean energy mix and bring significant economic and environmental benefits to local communities. We are excited to work with our partners to help deliver the Irish energy transition.”