About

Circal is a developer of solar and co-located energy storage projects in Ireland and the US.

At Circal, we specialize in site discovery and development of solar+storage projects. We find the most promising sites, progress them to ready-to-build status, and oversee construction. Our success is built on our long-term relationships with landowners. We develop enduring positive impact: for our people, landowners, communities, environment & the future.

To find, foster, and forge partnerships that turn land into renewable energy solutions – delivering lasting benefits for communities and future generations.

Mission

To create renewable energy solutions that transform land into lasting legacies, supporting agricultural diversification and benefiting communities for generations.

Values

Our values guide us in how we operate and collaborate with people to achieve meaningful results.

Transparent

We maintain transparency with our people, partners, and stakeholders throughout the development process.

Considered

Our site identification, backed by decades of experience, is integrated into our GIS mapping and project management platform.

Resilient

We are dedicated to our people, partners, and projects, leveraging our expertise to navigate challenges and deliver lasting success.

Innovative

Innovation powers us, keeping us at the forefront of renewables and enabling us to deliver leading solar and storage solutions.

Sustainability

Solar panel installation on farms will enhance the world’s energy  security and help eliminate greenhouse gas emissions.

Circal is committed to advancing sustainable energy while making a positive impact on the communities we serve. Beyond clean energy, we aim to be good neighbors by supporting local initiatives and enhancing community well-being.

Through proactive engagement and transparency, we strive to build lasting relationships, ensuring our solar farms are a source of pride and benefit for our host communities. We believe in contributing to a sustainable future while making a meaningful difference in the lives of those around us.

Our Team

What makes Circal truly special is our people. Our experience is unrivalled because our people have the stripes and scars to prove it. Since 2003, our people have been pioneering the way forward in the renewable energy industry, and we apply that knowledge to deliver time and time again.

Bill Sadlier
Chief Executive Officer

Bill heads up our leadership, commercial activities, and asset delivery plan. He brings 2GW+ of experience in renewable energy project development, project finance and private equity across Europe and the US. Bill is an accountant by training but a developer at heart.

Seán Manley
Chief Operating Officer

Seán manages the operational delivery of our development portfolio from site identification, through the land execution, permitting and grid connection stages. He has 20 years’ experience in the energy and infrastructure sectors, and a track record for delivering best practice renewable energy projects.

James Power
Head of Finance & Commercial

James is our head of Finance & Commercial, with responsibility for financial planning, investment appraisal and Route to Market strategy for Circal’s portfolio. James worked in commercial roles for Irish utility ESB and as Financing and Investment Manager for solar developer BNRG before joining the Circal team.

Kevin Lynch
GIS Manager

Kevin sources, maintains, and models all relevant grid, topographical, geographical and demographic data to inform our site selection and development process. Kevin holds an MSc in Geographic Information Systems from Ulster University, and has  previously worked in the utility and insurance sectors.

Patrick Kirwan
Land Manager

Patrick is a Chartered Land Surveyor with over 10 years’  experience spanning project land acquisition and securing  project easements / wayleaves, for infrastructure development. In his role, he identifies the ideal land for our portfolio and devises execution strategies for securing the land. Patrick previously worked at Avison Young where he led the delivery of property advisory  and land acquisition services to a range of private, semi-state  and local authority clients.

Chloe LeBlanc
Development Director

Chloe heads up the development of our US portfolio. She has 10 years’ experience in the renewable energy and environmental sectors, and has developed 1GW+ of utility-scale solar projects across the development cycle ranging from early, mid, and late-stage development.

Alex Clark
Project Manager

Alex supports the site identification process for US projects, and is responsible for liaising with landowners and managing consultants and advisors to progress projects through the development cycle. Alex graduated from North Carolina State University with a degree in Environmental Technology and Management.

James Kelly
Project Manager

James is responsible for liaising with landowners and managing consultants and advisors to progress Circal’s Irish projects through the development cycle. James holds a MSc. Renewable Energy and Environmental Finance from UCD Smurfit Business.

Join us

Our team in Ireland and the US  is growing fast. We currently have vacancies in our Ireland  and US offices. If you are interested in renewable energy, and working at an innovative company send your CV to info@wearecircal.com for the attention of our careers team.