€450 electricity bill cut & €3.6k grant latest in ‘untapped potential’ solar alert after fresh energy hike for thousands

DOUBLING solar grants to €3,600 would help families cut electricity bills by €450 per year, the Social Democrats has claimed. Energy spokesperson Jennifer Whitmore said the government must stop "ignoring the untapped potential" of solar power. Her comments came after the Wholesale Price Index for April 2026 was published by the Central Statistics Office, showing...