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Statkraft, a Norwegian independent power producer, has initiated commercial operations for two solar projects in the Republic of Ireland. According to a report from PV-Tech, the portfolio has a combined capacity of 206 megawatts.
The portfolio includes a 174-megawatt project in Westmeath and a 32-megawatt project near Dublin. The company stated that both projects began commercial operations in recent weeks. This development increases the firm’s operational solar capacity in Ireland to over 500 megawatts.
A company executive noted that the energization of these projects brings Statkraft’s total installed solar energy capacity in the country to 560 megawatts. The executive described this as a positive step during a turbulent period, citing geopolitical challenges and an increasing need for domestic energy security through renewables.
The executive further stated that renewable energy in Ireland should be complemented by increased storage and grid stability projects. This observation follows a separate announcement regarding plans for a battery energy storage system in Ireland, which is expected to become operational in 2029.
This news follows a previous announcement from Statkraft regarding a scaling down of its planned investments in renewable energy capacity. Despite this broader strategic shift, the company indicated a focus on European markets, with Ireland emerging as a priority. Statkraft’s operational solar capacity now represents just over 40 percent of the nation’s total operational solar photovoltaic capacity.
Ireland has achieved several renewable energy milestones in the past year. A record amount of renewable electricity was generated in the first seven months of 2025, exceeding the total for all of 2024. In January, renewable sources accounted for 38.7 percent of the country’s energy mix, though solar power contributed a small fraction of the total electricity generation for that month.
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