Greenvolt Next to build Voltclub's Cork solar farm
Thu, 17th Sep 2026 (Today)
Greenvolt Next has been appointed by Voltclub to construct a 12MW solar farm at Barryscourt in County Cork, involving the installation of almost 20,000 solar panels.
Greenvolt Next secured the engineering, procurement and construction contract and will be responsible for delivering the scheme through to completion. Voltclub designed the project requirements for the site.
Construction began at Barryscourt in mid-August and is expected to continue until September 2027. The development forms part of Voltclub's wider push to build a portfolio of grid-connected renewable energy and storage projects in Ireland.
Founded in 2020 and based in Dublin, Voltclub develops, funds, constructs and operates renewable energy and energy storage infrastructure. Its portfolio includes solar, wind, battery storage and flexible generation projects aimed at large electricity users and the broader power system.
Greenvolt Next operates in 12 European countries and has an established presence in Ireland under its former Enerpower brand. In Ireland, it works on renewable energy projects for commercial and industrial customers and also takes on utility-scale engineering, procurement and construction contracts.
The Barryscourt contract adds to Greenvolt Next's work on larger renewable schemes in Ireland. It has also worked on projects for Sanofi, Lidl, Aldi and Tesco.
PTSB is acting as finance partner to Voltclub on the solar farm, highlighting the role of domestic lenders in supporting renewable infrastructure as developers seek construction funding.
Market demand
Demand for solar and other renewable projects in Ireland has increased as businesses and developers seek new generation capacity and ways to manage energy costs. The state's wider decarbonisation targets and pressure on the electricity grid have also driven interest in utility-scale and distributed generation projects.
Greenvolt Next said it reduced customer carbon dioxide emissions by 30,000 tonnes in 2025 and projects a further 150,000 tonnes of reductions over the next three years.
John Carty, Chief Commercial Officer of Greenvolt Next Ireland and UK, outlined the company's view of the contract and the market backdrop.
“We are delighted to work with Voltclub to deliver this 12MW solar farm development in Cork. Ireland's energy demands continue to grow at a considerable rate and at Greenvolt Next, we are delivering projects of scale that will enable businesses and providers to meet these energy needs. We are seeing continued demand for EPC projects and we're proud of the confidence developers place in our ability to deliver projects with quality, speed and safety,” said Carty.
For Voltclub, the start of construction marks the move from development and financing into on-site delivery. The company is positioning itself as an emerging independent power producer as it expands its pipeline.
“The commencement of construction at Barryscourt is a major milestone for Voltclub. The project demonstrates our ability to take renewable energy developments from origination and consenting through financing and into construction. Our ambition is to build a substantial portfolio of renewable generation and energy storage assets designed around the needs of Ireland's electricity system and its large energy users. Greenvolt Next brings the technical capability and delivery experience required for projects of this scale, while PTSB's support demonstrates the important role that Irish project finance can play in accelerating investment in new renewable infrastructure,” said Goldsmith.
Financing role
Irish banks have sought to increase their exposure to energy transition lending as project pipelines expand across solar, wind and storage. Financing remains a central issue for developers, as construction costs, grid access and planning timelines continue to shape the pace of deployment.
“PTSB is delighted to be the finance partner with Voltclub as it works with Greenvolt Next to deliver the Barryscourt solar project. Ireland's transition to a lower-carbon and more efficient economy will require continued investment in renewable generation and the infrastructure supporting it. PTSB is committed to playing an active role in this transition by providing tailored project finance solutions to developers and investors across Ireland's renewable energy sector,” said Ryan.