Energy Efficiency - June 2025 Update

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Briain Kelly
June 10, 2025

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Solar power is continuing to grow in prominence in Ireland, while more and more electric cars come on the market, and their charging infrastructure spreads across the country.

Enjoy some of the latest info and stories on sustainable living in Ireland in 2025.

Solar power generation hits new milestone in May

Solar power electricity production hit a new record in May just from utility-scale solar farms, with renewable energy accounting for a third of all electricity generated last month.

Good news as we head into the summer when solar energy is at its most productive.

Solar power generation hits new record high in May - Energy Efficiency

Solar power continues to hit new milestones in Ireland, setting an all time monthly high for electricity generated in May.

energyefficiency.ie/blog/solar-power-may-2025

Solar Panels 101: Everything you need to know about solar in 2025

Before diving into the nitty gritty technical and financial details of getting solar panels, we’ve created this guide to bring you up to speed on all the fundamentals of how solar panels work, their costs and benefits, and how to get them for your home.

Solar Panels 101 | The Complete Guide to Home Solar in 2025

Going solar in Ireland? Understand costs, SEAI grants, payback time, and installation in our 2025 solar guide.

energyefficiency.ie/solar-panels/basics

Are you considering getting solar panels for your home?

More homes in Ireland than ever are investing in solar panels for the savings they bring. Are you likely to install solar panels on your home in the near future? If so, when do you see that happening?

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Living that green life on the farm

Electric Vehicle charging stations continue to spread across Ireland

The number of public EV charging stations on Ireland’s main road network is continuing to grow this year.

€8 million in grant funding has been awarded to help install 175 new high-power charging stations at 53 charging hubs by the end of the year.

53 new EV Charging hubs being installed on national roads - Energy Efficiency

175 new high powered EV charging stations are being installed at 53 hubs around the country to make it easier for electric cars to top up as they travel.

energyefficiency.ie/blog/53-new-ev-charging-hubs-being-installed-on-national-roads

Newcomer on the electric car scene

There’s a popular new contender in the electric car market with the Hyundai Inster. The budget Inster was the top selling new electric car in May according to figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry.

The Inster knocked the Volkswagen ID.4 from the top spot it has held for some time now, showing strong pre-sales for the hatchback that arrives in July