Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels convert daylight into electricity using semiconductor cells. When sunlight hits the cells, it creates a flow of electrons that is transformed into usable, zero‑emission power for homes, businesses, and the national grid.
BESS stands for Battery Energy Storage System. It stores surplus renewable electricity and releases it when demand is high or when generation is low (e.g., at night or during cloudy conditions). BESS is essential for grid stability, reducing fossil‑fuel backup, and enabling Ireland to rely more heavily on clean energy.
Construction usually takes 6–12 months, depending on site size, grid connection, and weather conditions. Once built, solar farms require minimal ongoing activity, low maintenance traffic, and have a lifespan of 30–40 years.
Solar farms generate clean electricity even on cloudy days. Solar panels work from daylight, not direct sunlight, meaning Ireland’s variable weather still produces consistent energy throughout the year.
CPPAs (Corporate Power Purchase Agreements) are long‑term contracts where businesses buy renewable power directly from generators like Power Capital. They provide price certainty for companies, financial stability for developers, and accelerate new renewable‑energy projects without relying solely on government schemes.
Yes. Production is lower in winter due to shorter days, but solar farms generate electricity year‑round. Seasonal variation is expected and accounted for in system design.
Independent research across Europe shows no evidence that solar farms reduce property values. Projects are designed to be unobtrusive, quiet, and visually screened.
Solar farms have an operating life of 30–40 years. After that, panels can be replaced or the land can be restored to its original agricultural use through planned decommissioning.
Solar panels are silent. Inverters emit a low hum only during daylight and are located centrally within the site. Noise levels at the site boundary are below residential thresholds.
