Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 20 November 2019

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action

Supporting a Just Transition: Discussion (Resumed)

Mr. Senan Colleran:

We have big ambitions in the whole renewables space, including in solar energy. In principle, putting solar panels on these lands is a good idea but, although it has connection agreements, it would need the agreement of residents and planning permission. Our focus is first on finishing out the operation towards the end of 2020. We want to concentrate on our people in the stations and to make sure they get a just transition as we move away from peat. These options will then come back to the table for consideration in future. We have big ambitions to lead the transition to a low-carbon future in Ireland across transport, heating, and energy generation. All of that is in the mix.