Solar Planning Application Services
Comprehensive Planning & Design for Large-Scale Solar Farms
Entrust Services is Ireland’s leading planning, environmental, and design consultancy for utility-scale solar PV projects, as we have delivered planning consent for more solar PV than any other planning and environmental consultancy in Ireland. We also specialise in utility-scale hybrid solar PV and battery storage developments.
We provide end-to-end planning, environmental, and design solutions for solar parks, including feasibility studies, public consultation, layout and design, a range of specialist environmental reports including Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments, supported by photomontages and ZTVs, ecology services, and end to end planning application services including project managing applications, ensuring smooth pre-construction progress.
Successful Projects Across Ireland
Since 2017, we’ve secured planning permission for over 1GW of solar PV across Ireland which consists of over 25 utility scale Solar PV projects to date with a 100% success rate, including the country’s largest consented solar farm, spanning 657 acres. Notably, we obtained planning approval for a 330-acre solar farm within 8 weeks (amongst others), without a Request for Further Information.
Growth in Ireland’s Solar Energy Sector
Ireland’s solar energy sector has experienced rapid growth in recent years, with many large-scale projects moving into the construction phase. However, as the sector expands, challenges such as legal delays and grid capacity constraints are becoming more prevalent. To remain competitive, solar projects must scale up, focusing on cost efficiency and adaptable design solutions to ensure their long-term success.
Entrust Services is at the forefront of this evolving industry, continuously innovating our in-house technical and environmental services to meet these challenges, particularly through our GIS and 3D Modelling solutions. Our expertise enables us to deliver high-performing, cost-effective solar PV projects that align with the industry’s shifting demands.
As highlighted by the Irish Solar Energy Association (ISEA), Ireland will require 25,000 acres to meet its goal of generating 8GW of solar energy by 2030. Entrust has already contributed significantly to this target, delivering over 1GW of solar PV. By helping reduce reliance on fossil fuels, we support Ireland’s drive towards a net-zero future by 2050, while addressing the anticipated future increase in electricity demand.
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