Solar PV capacity accounted for 11.0% of total power plant installations globally in 2021, according to GlobalData, with total recorded solar pv capacity of 894GW. This is expected to contribute 26.1% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 3,206GW. Of the total global Solar PV capacity, 0.02% is in Ireland. Listed below are the five largest upcoming Solar PV power plants by capacity in Ireland, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global Solar PV power segment. Buy the latest solar PV plant profiles here.
1. Power Capital Ireland Solar PV Park
The Power Capital Ireland Solar PV Park is a 400MW Solar PV power project located in Cork, Ireland. It is being developed by Power Capital Renewable Energy; Terra Solar. The project is currently in permitting stage. The project is expected to enter commercial operation in 2023. The project is owned by Power Capital Renewable Energy; Terra Solar. Buy the profile here.
2. Highfield Solar PV Park I
Highfield Solar PV Park I is a 282MW Solar PV power project in Ireland. HighField Solar is developing this project. The project is expected to come online by 2024. The project is currently in permitting stage. It is owned by HighField Solar. Buy the profile here.
3. Power Capital Ireland Solar PV Park 2
The 240MW Power Capital Ireland Solar PV Park 2 is located in Ireland. It is owned by Power Capital Renewable Energy. The Solar PV project is currently in permitting stage. The commercial operation of the project is expected in 2025. Power Capital Renewable Energy; Renewable Energy Systems is developing this project. Buy the profile here.
4. Power Capital Ireland Solar PV Park 3
The Power Capital Ireland Solar PV Park 3 is a 230MW Solar PV power project. It is planned in Ireland. The project is currently in under construction stage. It will be developed by Power Capital Renewable Energy. Post completion of construction, the project is expected to get commissioned by 2023. Power Capital Renewable Energy is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
5. Ballymacarney Solar PV Park
The 200MW Solar PV project, Ballymacarney Solar PV Park is expected to get commissioned by 2023. It is being developed by JBM Solar Developments; Lightsource Renewable Energy Ireland; Statkraft Ireland. The project is currently in under construction stage. Statkraft Ireland is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
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This information is drawn from GlobalData’s Power Plants database, which provides detailed profiles of over 170,000 active, planned and under construction power plants worldwide.
