Solar for Schools Programme Commencement Announced
Minister for Education Norma Foley TD and Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, Ossian Smyth, have launched the commencement of the first phase of the Solar for Schools Programme. It will provide eligible schools with 6 kilowatts of roof-mounted solar PV, which equates to approximately 16 solar panels. The […]
Ireland moves up the rankings in global renewable energy development attractiveness
u Ireland rises one place to 12th in latest edition of EY Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index u Ireland also climbs two places in Corporate Power Purchase Agreements rankings Ireland has continued to climb the rankings of the EY Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index, rising one place to 12th thanks to a series of positive renewable energy and […]
Ireland maintains strong position in global renewable energy development attractiveness as market expands rapidly – EY report
Ireland maintains 13th position in latest edition of EY Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index Success of Ireland’s recent Offshore Wind Auction highlighted in report, as is the increasing use of Corporate Power Purchase Agreements in Ireland Governments globally eyeing domestically produced, low-cost, low-carbon energy in a bid to reduce their dependence on imports. Ireland has […]
Minister Ryan welcomes hugely positive provisional results of first offshore wind auction
The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, has today welcomed the provisional results of the first offshore wind auction under the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (ORESS 1). The results mark a breakthrough moment for Ireland’s offshore wind future. ORESS is an auction-based process which invites renewable energy projects to compete against […]
Minister Ryan announces launch of third onshore Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS 3)
Government approves key design features of the third onshore Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS 3) auction Significant volume of new renewable electricity generation expected to be procured The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, has announced details of the third Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS 3) auction, which has received […]
Exclusion of Farmers from Proposed Energy Support Scheme Totally Unacceptable – IFA
IFA President Tim Cullinan said that he understands that the Government intends to exclude farmers from the proposed Direct Energy Support Scheme reported in the media yesterday. “It is completely unacceptable, and a further blow to a farming sector greatly exposed by the cost of living crisis” he said. “Irish farmers have been hit with […]
Final auction results of the second Renewable Electricity Support Scheme 2 (RESS 2) auction have been published
The Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) provides support to renewable electricity projects in Ireland. With a primary focus on cost effectiveness, the RESS delivers a broader range of policy objectives, including: providing an Enabling Framework for Community Participation through the provision of pathways and supports for communities to participate in renewable energy projects increasing technology diversity by […]
Study identifies nature and potential demand for skills within the Renewable Energy, Residential Retrofit and Electric Vehicle sectors
Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Damien English TD, the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, and Minister of State for Communications and the Circular Economy, Ossian Smyth TD today launched a new report by the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs (EGFSN) – ‘Skills for Zero Carbon – The […]
Minister Ryan announces package of supports to expand community energy revolution
Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, has today launched a range of new of measures to ensure communities nationwide will benefit from renewable energy. The package includes: Targeted supports for communities who want to develop their own renewable projects Good Practice Principles that will ensure communities benefit from funds generated by […]
Minister Ryan announces €28 million Government funding call for community energy projects
Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan T.D., has launched a €28 million fund for community energy projects across Ireland. The Community Energy Grant Scheme is funded under the National Retrofit Programme and is now open for applications. It offers grant support for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects throughout the country. The Scheme supports […]
