New Challenges for Community Solar Projects in Ireland

We are excited to announce the release of our new YouTube interview!

In this interview, we speak with Gregg Allen, a representative from Community Power, an organization working to empower communities in Ireland to generate their own renewable energy. The discussion highlights the challenges faced by communities developing large-scale solar projects in County Mayo and County Galway, as well as the broader opportunities for community-owned solar energy in Ireland.

Key takeaways from the interview:

• Bureaucratic hurdles, grid connection, and planning permission pose significant challenges for community solar projects.
• There is a growing interest in energy efficiency measures and community-owned solar (RECs and CECs) in Ireland.
• Current regulatory frameworks limit the possibilities for power sharing in community solar projects.

Our goal with this project is to:

• Help communities navigate the challenges of developing solar projects.
• Influence policy decisions to support community solar initiatives.
• Encourage government, local authorities, and distribution system operators (DSOs) to become more supportive of sustainable energy developments.

Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel to learn more!