European Solar Market Growing in 2023
Europe has achieved a significant milestone in renewable energy as solar and wind power now account for more than 40% of the region’s electricity generation capacity, surpassing gas power for the first time, according to Forbes.This shift towards renewable energy sources is largely driven by government policies supporting clean energy and growing awareness of the environmental impact of fossil fuels.
Solar Power In The EU Soars By Almost 50% in 2022
According to a new report, solar power within the European Union saw a significant increase of almost 50% in 2022. This impressive growth is a testament to the increasing adoption of renewable energy sources and the commitment of EU member states to reduce their carbon emissions by implementing government incentives and initiatives to help support solar energy growth.
Planning permission exemptions for solar panels on homes and other buildings rooftops
We are absolutely delighted to welcome the news that all domestic solar and certain non-domestic solar is now planning exempt. This is great news for homeowners and businesses that want to contribute to Ireland’s climate change efforts by adding solar panels to their rooftops allowing them to produce clean, green electricity to power their homes and businesses.
We Welcome Taoiseach Micheál Martin To Open New Activ8 Solar Energies Headquarters
We were absolutely delighted to welcome, An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin to officially open our new state-of-the-art headquarters in the NEXUS N2 Business Park in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan. The home of Ireland’s largest installer of solar panels, the new 20,000-square-foot facility is a leading commercial building in terms of energy efficiency and renewable energy production. The A1 energy-rated building is one of the first NZEB (Nearly Zero Energy Building) commercial buildings in the County of Monaghan.
Invest In Our Planet — Earth Day 2022 Gives Us A Chance To Reflect On Our Climate Targets
Earth Day 2022 gives us a chance to reflect on the Climate Action Plan here in Ireland how important it is for us to tackle climate change before it is too late. At a national, local and personal level.
What is Microgeneration — Solar PV in Ireland
Microgeneration is set to take a step forward with the introduction of the Clean Export Guarantee (CEG) for all solar PV users, meaning homeowners will get paid for the electricity they produce that they sell back to the grid.
Commercial Solar PV — 5 Things To Look Out For
With over 15 years of experience in the Irish solar industry, we understand it can be difficult to navigate the procurement process of the right solar panel installer. Here are a few pointers.
Solar Panel Feed-In-Tariff 2021 – Solar Panel Microgeneration
In a welcome development, the Irish government, through Minister Eamon Ryan (Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications) announced that the design and consultation process was beginning in order to formulate how the scheme will look and function. Submissions for this are being accepted until Thursday February 18th.
Shop Local Carrickmacross | Our Social Club Christmas Draw 2020
With the year that we’ve had and the inability for us to have our usual social club outings, we used our social club fund for a Christmas Draw bonanza. And more importantly, we wanted to support as many local businesses as possible. As the scramble comes for last-minute Christmas presents please try and support these local businesses if you can.
NSAI Awards — ISO 14001 (Environmental) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Safety)
NSAI Awards — ISO 14001 (Environmental) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Safety) Having initially gained certification of registration Quality Management Systems to ISO 9001:2008 in February 2016 (Crazy to think we covered this in a blog post almost 4 years ago – click to read) and being the first solar company to introduce standards in the market, […]
