Irish Island solar System

4 FAQs about Irish Island solar System

How many solar installations are there in Ireland?

Over the past two years, Ireland has doubled its small-scale solar capacity and installations currently number more than 132,000 (560 MW).

How much electricity does a solar system produce in Ireland?

Rooftop and small-scale ground mounted solar systems in Ireland have set a new monthly record for electricity production, generating a total of 66 GWh of electricity in April. So far, in 2025 just over 137 GWh of electricity has come from distributed solar systems.

How much solar power does Ireland have in 2025?

So far, in 2025 just over 137 GWh of electricity has come from distributed solar systems. At a total of 66 GWh, Ireland's small-scale solar output during the month of April was enough to power the monthly average demand of around 188,000 Irish homes.

Can you see Ireland from space?

The island of Ireland makes for a great photo opportunity from Earth orbit: it is small enough to fit in a single field of view, and its distinctive outline is familiar and easily recognisable. We've taken a look through the ESA and NASA archives to dig out pictures of Ireland from space, as seen by both human and robotic explorers.

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The Smart Grid Dashboard is an EirGrid Group web-based application that enables users to view and compare some of the key all island power system statistics and graphs in one location.

The historical home of Irish science and astronomy

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Skellig Michael: Irish island featured in "Star Wars"

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The Emerald Isle from Earth orbit. 10 amazing pictures of Ireland

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Ireland

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A UNIQUE sculpture trail is set to arrive in Northern Ireland this month – offering the chance to experience a journey through an epic scale model of the solar system.

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Irish distributed solar hits 66 GWh of electricity in April, setting

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