Renewable Electricity Support Scheme

Second RESS receives government approval

Environment

about 4 years ago

Second RESS receives government approval

Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan has announced details of...

63 onshore solar farms given the 'green light' in first renewable electricity auction

Environment

over 5 years ago

63 onshore solar farms given the 'green light' in first renewable electricity auction

Contracts for 63 onshore solar farms across Ireland have been given the "green light", according to Minister Eamon Ryan.

Renewable Electricity Support Scheme given green light by EU

Environment

over 5 years ago

Renewable Electricity Support Scheme given green light by EU

The Renewable Electricity Support Scheme has been approved by the European Commission under EU state aid rules.

Households near new wind farms to receive €1,000 annually

Environment

over 5 years ago

Households near new wind farms to receive €1,000 annually

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' - Bruton

Environment

over 6 years ago

'Ireland has some of the best offshore renewable energy resources in Europe' - Bruton

Ireland has some of the best offshore renewable energy resources in Europe because of its location at the Atlantic edge of Europe.

Environment

over 7 years ago

Community ownership to play a 'key role' in renewable electricity scheme

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.