Environment
Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan has announced details of...
Contracts for 63 onshore solar farms across Ireland have been given the "green light", according to Minister Eamon Ryan.
The Renewable Electricity Support Scheme has been approved by the European Commission under EU state aid rules.
Households located within 1km of new onshore wind farms will be set for an annual payment of at least €1,000 under the RESS.
Ireland has some of the best offshore renewable energy resources in Europe because of its location at the Atlantic edge of Europe.
Community ownership will play a key role in the new Renewable Electricity Support Scheme to be announced in the coming months, according to the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Denis Naughten.