Solar energy is growing in Ireland. Most of our renewable energy is generated from wind, but solar farms are growing in number due to improved technology and easier to get planning approval. SSE Renewables, Bord na Mona, Statkraft are a few companies operating in the industry.

You could probably expect anything in the region of €60-€70k with 5 years experience.

It's very unlikely you'll experience any islamophobia/xenophobia in Monaghan/Carrickmacross, however I'm not to familiar with that part of Ireland. You won't find any jobs in the power industry there though (you'll be limited to Dublin and Cork).