- Bullstown Solar Farm will generate 8.4MW, enough to power more than 2,000 homes
- ESB has partnered with Greencells GmbH as well as Irish company, Powercomm Group, to deliver this project
Monday, 8 September 2025
ESB is pleased to announce the energisation of its first wholly-owned solar farm; Bullstown Solar Farm, located in Co Meath as part of the Group’s ambition to develop 1.2 GW of solar by 2030.
Construction of the multi-million-euro solar farm commenced on the 44-acre site in January 2024. Now energised, Bullstown Solar Farm will generate 8.4MW, enough to power more than 2,000 homes per year. The project was delivered for ESB by partners Greencells and Powercomm.
Following the energisation of the site, ESB is set to launch the Bullstown Solar Farm Community Benefit Fund in early 2026, which will distribute grants to organisations in the local area.
Commenting on the announcement, Eoin Naughton, Solar Development Manager at ESB, said: “As part of our Net Zero by 2040 strategy, we are committed to expanding our solar energy portfolio. Over the past year, solar energy production has experienced exponential growth, and Bullstown marks a significant milestone in our journey toward delivering 1.2 GW of solar capacity by 2030. This energisation is just the first of many solar projects we will deliver - supporting Ireland’s transition to a low-carbon future whilst bolstering our energy independence.”
Thomas Sutton, landowner of Bullstown Solar Farm said: “Having a solar farm on my land was an easy choice to make. It provides a steady income and allows me to contribute to cleaner energy. ESB’s team were easy to work with and I was especially pleased with the habitat restoration and the planting of wildflowers across the site.”
ESB’s Net Zero by 2040 strategy includes a commitment to deliver more than a fivefold increase in renewable generation to 5,000MW, with solar playing an important part in this alongside offshore and onshore wind, battery and green hydrogen projects. Bullstown Solar Farm forms part of ESB’s pipeline of utility-scale solar farms throughout the midlands, south & south-east of the country.
For more information visit www.esb.ie.
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