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Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (28 Sep 2023) See 1 other result from this debate

Ossian Smyth: ...our 2030 commitments. As part of our sectoral emissions ceilings, we are to decarbonise our electricity sector by 75% by 2030. This will require a large quantity of onshore and offshore wind and solar power. We have published an auction programme calendar out to 2025, we have continuous engagement with the industry and I am always available to meet any of the industry players. I am...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (28 Sep 2023)

Eamon Ryan: 2022 was a record year for renewables connections to our electricity grid with 700 MW of new renewable generation capacity being added, including 330 MW of onshore wind and 370 of solar PV. It is expected that 2023 will continue this trend with significant amounts of renewable generation connecting to the grid as the remaining RESS 1 projects reach their final milestone and early RESS 2...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Production (28 Sep 2023)

Richard Bruton: 138. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of solar panel installations which are now selling surplus power back to the grid, distinguishing household suppliers, farm or business suppliers; if he has conducted a survey of the price being earned per kilowatt hour, and if he will indicate how he expects this practice to evolve in the coming years....

Gas (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (27 Sep 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: ...outlook predicted "a challenging outlook for Ireland with capacity deficits identified during the 10 years to 2031” and that “in the short term the deficits will increase due to the deteriorating availability of power plants, resulting in their unavailability ahead of intended retirement dates". Just last week the media reported that industry sources stated that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: SME Energy and Carbon Demands, Green Initiatives and Technology: Discussion (27 Sep 2023)

David Stanton: ...they have had with the energy providers with respect to their involvement in assisting companies to reduce costs and, in particular, reduce the use of energy. With respect to companies using solar power, are there issues if the use of solar panels leads to a huge reduction in the purchase of electricity from a company? Can they be penalised if the amount of energy they use from companies...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Impact on Carbon Budgets of Trend Towards Heavier and Larger Vehicles: Discussion (26 Sep 2023)

...as quickly as possible those areas where the majority of emissions exist. On electricity, we are at the worst point in terms of carbon intensity because in future, there is great potential from solar and wind. Renewables are becoming very cost competitive. What is happening in the power sector is not worrying because, on one hand, renewables are becoming cost competitive while, on the...

Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Cap on Market Revenues) Bill 2023: Second Stage (21 Sep 2023) See 3 other results from this debate

Ossian Smyth: ...in this Bill are deemed appropriate to capture the windfall gains while maintaining positive investment signals. We are trying to transform our entire electricity system. We need offshore renewable investment, solar farms and a stable investment environment so that people choose Ireland as a country to come into. We have taken a more punitive approach to companies than most countries,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Proposed Changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canals and River Barrow Navigation By-laws: Discussion (21 Sep 2023)

...is not as if it can be paid out over the year in instalments so this has made a lot of people very worried. The vast majority of boat dwellers on the canals are living on the grass bank. They generate their own power with solar panels and wind generators. All they really require from Waterways Ireland is pump-out facilities for sewerage and water and for the navigation to be kept in...

Situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: Statements (13 Jul 2023)

Seán Fleming: ...that we continue to do so. I also believe we should recognise that this is a key issue. We have made a number of investments in that area to improve people's lives. For example, we have being working on a major solar power-generated treatment system in Gaza in the past two to three years to provide emergency sewerage treatment to improve the daily quality of life and health of the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (13 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...decade, with a major reason for this being the construction of renewable generation sources and their successful integration onto the grid. Ireland is in the top five globally for installed wind power capacity per capita and is a world leader in the integration of variable renewable electricity onto the grid. Ireland currently has approximately 5.2 GW of renewable generation capacity...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (13 Jul 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...two onshore RESS auctions meant that 2022 was a record year for renewable electricity generation connections to the grid in Ireland. In 2022, an additional 330 MW of onshore wind, 370 MW of solar, and 80 MW of battery storage were connected to the grid. While over the first half of 2023, circa 90 MW of onshore wind, 10 MW of solar, and circa 75 MW of battery storage capacity were...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (12 Jul 2023)

Leo Varadkar: ...farmers and not against them, one that respects rural and coastal communities, and has to be a law that does not conflict with climate action and with the things we want to do in installing wind power, solar power etc. As a Government we have signed up to a version of that law agreed by the European Council. Around the European Council table there are many EPP Prime Ministers and I...

Seanad: Situation in Israel and occupied Palestinian territory: Statements (12 Jul 2023)

Seán Fleming: ...attacks against Israelis must stop as they only contribute to the escalation of violence. Ireland’s position in respect of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is grounded in international law. Israel is the occupying power and international law is clear that there is an obligation on the occupying power to protect civilians in occupied territory. Ireland again urges Israel to comply...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Renewable Energy Generation (12 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: ...Support scheme (gov.ie - Micro-generation (www.gov.ie) is one such DECC support for micro digestors and one of the key technologies included in this scheme is micro-combined heat and power. Micro-generation is the general term used to refer to the generation of electricity from renewable technologies including solar photovoltaic (PV), micro-wind, micro-hydro and micro-renewable combined...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jul 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...sent. We know Russia is using those bombs as well but that does not make this the right move. I certainly hope the supply of those bombs will be reflected upon. It is also within Ukraine’s power not to request or use those bombs. We know the long-term implications are that many civilians may be harmed if those types of bombs are used. Senator Norris raised a very important...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Jul 2023)

Paddy Burke: ...brought those issues to the fore here in this Chamber as well as in the other Chamber. I ask the Deputy Leader that we might have a debate in the next term with the Minister, Deputy Ryan, on power generation, grid connection, and all that goes with it. We have solar generation, wind generation, district heat systems, and battery roll-out throughout the country for charging cars. This is...

Seanad: Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Temporary Solidarity Contribution) Bill 2023: Second Stage (6 Jul 2023) See 1 other result from this debate

Timmy Dooley: ...problem, which is bedevilling our environment and our society. We must get to a greater reliance and dependence on the offshore opportunity to capture of wind for the generation of electricity to power our economy into the future. The quicker we can do that the better. The Minister of State knows about the plans the ESB has with others to develop an offshore wind farm off the west coast...

Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Temporary Solidarity Contribution) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Jul 2023)

Ossian Smyth: I was asked why I ruled certain amendments out of order. As I am sure Deputies are aware, I do not have the power to rule amendments in or out of order. Second, I was asked why the legislation will not apply to wind farms and solar farms. It will apply only to oil refineries and fossil fuel producers. A second item of legislation, to be published before the recess, will apply to excess...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals - Net Zero Industry Act (5 Jul 2023) See 2 other results from this debate

...In response to who does this, I think that enterprise in the Commission will have a big effect. The idea before us is where to compete. For example, we are very strong in Europe in terms of wind power. The latest figures indicate we have 5% solar power generation. Is it even worth our while thinking about trying to compete with China and America in that space. When we talk about...