Which solar panels are best suited to Ireland?

The former are photovoltaic (PV) modules and are best suited to Ireland. The latter work best in places with year-round sunshine, though technological enhancements mean they can be deployed here. Solar PV generates power during daylight hours, with about 75 per cent of its energy produced between May and September.

Who is Highfield solar?

Highfield Solar has been active since 2014 and works exclusively within Ireland. We are focused on the development of ground-mounted solar PV energy parks with 282MWp now operational, 199MWp nearing completion and 700MW in late-stage development.

How has solar impacted Ireland's energy security?

More recently, these blockages have largely been addressed, including removal of VAT and scaling up of grants. The Irish Solar Energy Association (ISEA) has charted solar’s remarkable growth and impact in easing dependence on fossil fuels, and our precarious lack of energy security.

Do solar panels work in Ireland?

The term “solar panel” is often used interchangeably to describe panels generating electricity and those generating hot water. The former are photovoltaic (PV) modules and are best suited to Ireland. The latter work best in places with year-round sunshine, though technological enhancements mean they can be deployed here.

Is Ireland in the throes of a solar revolution?

Photograph: Daragh Mc Sweeney/Provision Ireland is in the throes of an unlikely solar revolution. Within a relatively short period, solar has become the country’s fastest-growing renewable power source. Almost 60,000 residential homes have solar panels on their rooftops – and 500 houses are being connected to the grid every week.