Environment
Second RESS receives government approval
Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan has announced details of the second Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS 2)...
Renewable Electricity Support Scheme
Environment
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. The...
Environment
Renewable Electricity Support Scheme given green light by EU
The Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) – Ireland’s scheme to support electricity production from renewable sources – has been approved by...
Environment
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...
Environment
'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 at 900,000km² and because of its location at...
CAP / Schemes
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...