Yes. Solar power cuts carbon emissions by generating clean electricity that avoids tens of thousands of tones of CO₂ over a project’s lifetime. It also boosts biodiversity through native planting, pollinator corridors, protected habitats, and low‑disturbance land management on and around solar farms
Solar farms create opportunities for pollinator‑friendly planting, wildflower meadows, hedgerow restoration, and soil regeneration. At Power Capital, biodiversity and land improvement plans are integrated into every project.
All panels used meet strict EU environmental and safety standards. They do not leak substances into soil or water. Panels are fully recyclable at end of life.
The EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive covers solar panels. We manage solar panel waste from project design and it is included in our financial modeling.
No. Siteseliminate agrochemical use, improving water quality and supporting healthier ecosystems
No. Solar farms maintain permeable land. Many sites reduce flood risk by introducing improved drainage, planting, and soil‑health measures.
Not in practice. Panels occupy a small portion of land, and grazing or ecological restoration can continue underneath and around them. Solar Farms are not permanent structures.
No. Solar farms use light, reversible infrastructure with no deep foundations, so the land can return to full agricultural use once the project ends.
Only a fraction, i.e. typically less than 5% of the total footprint, while the rest stays open as vegetation, habitat corridors, or grazing land.
No. When designed with habitat protection in mind, solar farms often increase biodiversity through wildflower meadows, native planting, and providing undisturbed green space.
Every project has a decommissioning plan agreed with authorities. Panels and cabling are removed and recycled; land is restored to agricultural use unless repowered.
Solar farms produce zero‑emission electricity, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and helping Ireland meet its national decarbonisation commitments.
