Orsted bags 55MW Irish solar contract

Orsted has secured a contract for a 55MW solar project in the Irish Government’s fourth onshore Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS 4).

The solar farm will be built in Ballinrea, located between Carrigaline and Cork City.

Average prices for solar in the RESS 4 auction were €104.76 per MWh.

Orsted has a total of 24 advanced or operational onshore wind and solar projects in Ireland, including two projects that were cleared in 2023 in RESS 3.

TJ Hunter, Director Ireland & UK at Orsted, said: “We are delighted to get approval for Ballinrea Solar Farm as part of...

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