Solar energy still booming, but it’s not insulated from headwinds

Grid capacity and curtailment are Europe-wide obstacles that can hinder further solar energy development, as well as global finance and supply-chain pressures, said Dijanei De Silva, head of operations for commercial solar PV firm Greenco, based in Galway

Dijanei De Silva, head of operations solar PV firm Greenco in Galway, and .David Duffy, chief finance officer at Greenco, visited several key suppliers in China.

Momentum is expected to continue for solar development, often hailed as the most successful piece of the Irish renewables industry, after a significant boost in the recent Budget.

However, after years of record growth, some obstacles threaten progress.