Neoen has started building two solar projects in Ireland.

French renewable energy firm Neoen has initiated the construction of two solar farms in Ireland. The Garr Solar Farm will provide 162MW-peak (MWp), while the Johnstown North Solar Farm will contribute an additional 33MWp, nearly doubling the company's energy capacity in the region.

The Garr Solar Farm marks Neoen’s first project in County Offaly and is poised to become one of Ireland’s largest solar installations. It is expected to generate enough energy to power over 38,000 homes and reduce carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions by more than 51,000 tons annually. The farm will connect to the transmission network managed by EirGrid and is anticipated to begin operations by 2029.

Meanwhile, in County Wicklow, the Johnstown North project, which is Neoen’s third solar venture, aims to supply electricity for 8,000 homes and cut CO₂ emissions by over 10,500 tons each year. This farm will connect to the distribution network managed by ESBN, with operational activities expected to start in 2028.

Neoen group CEO Xavier Barbaro stated, “I would like to congratulate the Neoen Ireland team on this significant achievement, which reflects their hard work and the strength of our portfolio. With the increasing demand for electricity in Ireland, we are proud to add 195MWp of solar capacity and help alleviate pressure on power prices in the future. These projects reaffirm our commitment to Ireland’s energy independence and the acceleration of its energy transition.”

The company has enlisted Omexom to manage the solar arrays and infrastructure, while TLI Group will oversee the substation and grid connections for both solar farms. Neoen's total capacity in Ireland now reaches 410MW, including projects that are either operational or under development.

The current portfolio includes three operating solar farms with a combined capacity of 58MWp, two additional projects under construction totaling 104MWp, all awarded under RESS 2, and eight functioning wind farms with 53MW of capacity. Neoen is progressing with a significant development pipeline in Ireland, covering 1.8GW planned for onshore wind, solar, and battery storage.

This initiative supports Ireland’s renewable energy targets and aims to meet the rising demand for electricity, especially from the expanding data center industry. Besides energy production, both solar farms will provide Community Benefit Funds and implement sustainable land management practices.

Neoen Ireland managing director Ciaran O’Brien expressed, “The Garr and Johnstown North solar farms signify important milestones for Neoen’s investment in Ireland's energy future, and we sincerely thank the Irish Government, EirGrid, and ESBN for their trust in us.”

In June 2025, Neoen officially opened Portugal’s largest solar park in Azambuja, located 70km north of Lisbon.