Irish Solar Energy Generation Increases Nearly 60 Per Cent Over Summer
Friday 11 September 2026
Solar energy generation in Ireland grew by nearly 60 per cent during the summer, with August setting new records.
Solar energy generation in Ireland increased by nearly 60 per cent over the summer months, with August setting new generation records.
The performance figures, published in September 2026, highlight a substantial rise in solar output during the summer season. While the initial report confirms the record-breaking August performance and the overall percentage increase, it does not detail the total gigawatt-hours produced or the specific regional contributions.
Furthermore, the data does not outline whether the growth was primarily driven by utility-scale solar farms or residential solar installations, nor does it reference any recent planning policy changes or grid connection updates. The figures demonstrate a clear upward trend in Irish solar energy generation, though the underlying planning and development details were not disclosed.