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- Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (10 Nov 2015)
Tom Fleming: Germany is one of the largest solar energy producers in the world. Our climatic conditions are very similar to those in Germany. The same goes for Britain, for instance. It produces approximately 5,000 MW of solar energy. Our potential solar yields are not different from those in our neighbouring country. Unfortunately, solar energy is one of the lesser used renewables. This is to be...
- Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (10 Nov 2015)
Anthony Lawlor: Does the Minister not believe we have some form of flawed policy when we have turbines that generate electricity on only three out of every ten days? On solar energy, does the Minister not believe the tariffs we have in place discourage people from getting involved in the solar energy sector? There are no planning guidelines at all for solar panels around the country. Does the Minister...
- Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (10 Nov 2015)
Alex White: Undoubtedly, there is potential in solar technology. On a number of occasions, I discussed these issues with energy Ministers in Europe. In more than one country in Europe, a regime of subsidies was put in place for solar energy that is now regretted. It is not that the regimes are regretted because of the authorities not believing solar technology is good but because it now turns out it...
- Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (10 Nov 2015)
Tom Fleming: 75. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress his Department has made in the development of solar energy; the projected target for solar energy as a percentage of our energy needs by 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39028/15]
- Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (10 Nov 2015)
Tom Fleming: We are falling far behind, given what is happening in the development of solar energy globally. In the US, for instance, the cost of providing solar energy has reduced by more than 60% since 2011. The technology has improved enormously and manufacturing costs have tumbled in the meantime. In Texas, the price of electricity has reduced dramatically since the rolling out of solar energy...
- Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (10 Nov 2015)
Alex White: ...policy of the country. It is my job to ensure we press on to achieve our renewable energy targets and climate change targets generally by 2020 in so far as they affect energy. With regard to solar power, I have already made the point that I envisage a role for it. Since Deputy Tom Fleming and I last spoke about this, we have moved on it. There is a consultation process ongoing in...
- Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (10 Nov 2015)
Alex White: ...In addition, the SEAI has calculated that, in 2014, some 22.7% of electricity, 6.6% of heat and 5.2% of transport were met from renewable sources. Less than 0.1% of electricity is generated from solar photovoltaic, PV, installations. In setting an overall target for electricity from renewable sources, the Government has not set specific targets for given renewable technologies. To...