Astatine as been selected by International energy provider Engie to build three new solar farms in Ireland in 2025.
The new solar farms, located in Galway and Limerick, will have a combined installed capacity of 18-megawatt peak (MWp), allowing them to generate enough electricity to deliver clean, renewable, affordable energy to 4,100 homes.
The solar farms in Dromsallagh (Limerick), Ardnadoman and Rooaun (both Galway) are part of six projects awarded under last year’s Renewable Energy Support Scheme – a government initiative designed to promote the development of utility-scale renewable energy sources.
Dublin-based Astatine – along with TLI Group, which was also selected by Engie to be part of the project – will start building the initial three solar farms in January 2025, with the projects expected to be commissioned later in the year.
Astatine specialises in industrial-scale renewable energy solutions that help organisations decarbonise their power, heat and transport requirements. The company offers a range of technologies including rooftop and ground-mounted solar PV as well as industrial heat pumps that can reduce carbon emissions and operating costs.
“We are proud and excited to have been selected by Engie to build the company’s first onshore renewable energy project here in Ireland,” said Tom Marren, co-Founder and CEO of Astatine.
“These new solar farms in Galway and Limerick will allow more than 4,000 local households to access renewable energy at a lower cost than traditional grid electricity. Switching to solar power will also help to decarbonise these communities, reducing their greenhouse gas emissions and their reliance on fossil fuels.
“Working with Engie on this project is another significant step on Ireland’s decarbonisation journey and we can’t wait to get started.”
As part of its sustainable development strategy, Engie will also establish a community benefit fund for each of the new solar farms in Galway and Limerick. This fund will allocate circa. €34,000 per year to support local communities, to be overseen by a dedicated fund manager in Ireland.
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