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title: LISTEN: JP O’Brien Discussing Commercial Solar Development
description: JP O’Brien of Statkraft Ireland discusses commercial solar development, its growth in Ireland, and role in clean energy on Renewable Kerry, episode 6.
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# [LISTEN: JP O’Brien Discussing Commercial Solar Development](https://blog.windenergyireland.com/listen-jp-obrien-discussing-commercial-solar-development)

 Written by [administrator](https://blog.windenergyireland.com/author/administrator) | Mar 19, 2026 9:00:00 AM

**19 March 2026**

JP O’Brien, Head of Solar Project Delivery at Statkraft Ireland, spoke about commercial solar development in Ireland, highlighting its rapid growth and key role in delivering clean, reliable, and cost-effective energy for businesses and communities. He was speaking on Renewable Kerry on Kerry Today on Radio Kerry.

 

*Renewable Energy Ireland partnered with Radio Kerry to host a 12-week series exploring different aspects of renewable energy during the early winter of 2026.*

*Wind Energy Ireland was pleased to contribute to the series and support opportunities for Kerry listeners to hear from experts on key renewable energy topics, helping to explain how renewable technologies power our homes, communities, and economy.*

*Renewable Kerry on Kerry Today on Radio Kerry featured *JP O’Brien, Statkraft Ireland, discussing commercial solar development in Ireland, episode 6.

 

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