Agri-Business
The provisional results of the RESS 2 auction show that two solar farms are expected to be built in counties Limerick and Wicklow
Environment
Minister Eamon Ryan has yesterday formally opened the first grid-scale solar project to connect to the national grid under RESS.
A consultation on the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS 2) auction design and implementation is due to close soon on August 20.
A consultation has opened this week on the second onshore Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS 2) auction design and implementation.
The first RESS auction held last year included a provision that Community Benefit Funds would be established by all successful projects.
The Renewable Electricity Support Scheme has been approved by the European Commission under EU state aid rules.
The Irish Wind Energy Association has welcomed the publication of the terms and conditions for the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme.
The Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA) anticipates that the new RESS will be rolled out and fully operational by early next year.
2018 was one of the best on record for wind energy generation in Ireland, according to the Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA).
Government approval for the new Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) was secured by Minister Naughten earlier today.
