Policy Statement on the Framework for Irelandâs Offshore Electricity Transmission System
Reflecting Irelandâs increased climate and energy ambition, the Programme for Government includes the objective that 5GW of offshore wind generation will be installed by 2030.
As one of a number of workstreams required to meet this objective, the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC) has developed a new framework and associated policy for Irelandâs future offshore electricity transmission system, which was approved by Government on 14 April 2021.
The framework will provide clarity for all stakeholders regarding the future development, operation and ownership of Irelandâs offshore electricity grid, ahead of the first of three scheduled offshore wind-specific Renewable Energy Support Scheme (RESS) auctions that will enable Ireland to meet the 5GW target by the end of this decade. The framework provides for a phased transitio
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Farmers have got the raw end of the deal when it comes to our country’s policy on wind energy.
After a slow start, Ireland’s renewable electricity story is likely to be a successful one.
Currently, well over one-third of the country’s electricity needs is generated from renewable sources and the industry is quietly confident of hitting our 70% target by 2030.
This is largely due to the natural competitive advantage we enjoy when it comes to wind generation capacity.
Under the climate action plan, the Government is targeting 70% renewable energy generation in Ireland by 2030.
The target is for 8,200 megawatts (MW) to be generated by onshore wind farm developments, an almost doubling of existing capacity of 4,200MW.
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