Written answers
Monday, 9 September 2024
Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment
Renewable Energy Generation
Catherine Connolly (Galway West, Independent)
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123.To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 62 of 14 May 2024, the status of the community-led projects that were successful in the renewable energy support scheme 2; the locations of all eight projects; if they are wind or solar projects; the details of the other two projects that are no longer in the process; if they were wind or solar; the reason they did not continue in the scheme; the number of projects that remain in the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter.[35267/24]
Catherine Connolly (Galway West, Independent)
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124.To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 77 of 14 May 2024, when he expects the remaining four community-led projects that were successful in the renewable energy support scheme 1 (RESS 1) auction to energise; the number that will continue in the RESS 1 scheme; the number that will energise via the second renewable energy support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.[35268/24]
Catherine Connolly (Galway West, Independent)
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125.To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 77 of 14 May 2024, the locations of all seven community-led projects that were successful in the renewable energy support scheme 1 auction; to clarify which are solar and which are wind; to clarify which of these projects have energised to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.[35269/24]
Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 123 to 125, inclusive, together.
The first two Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) auctions provided pathways and supports for communities to participate in renewable energy projects.
Seven community projects were successful in the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme 1 (RESS 1) auction, (five solar and two wind projects). Of these seven projects, three have now energised. These community projects have been enabled by the RESS scheme and have now entered into private arrangements for selling their renewable energy.
Other RESS 1 community projects are also expected to energise and participate in the upcoming Small-Scale Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (SRESS).
Ten community projects were successful in the RESS 2 auction. Of these, eight solar projects signed implementation agreements to deliver under the RESS 2 terms and conditions and two wind projects did not take up the RESS 2 offer and did not sign implementation agreements. Some projects may also develop through alternative routes to market, including SRESS. Due to commercial sensitivity, it would not be appropriate to comment in any more detail on these remaining RESS 1 and 2 projects.
The location details of the projects is listed below:
RESS 1 community projects:
| Project Name | Company Name | Technology Output | Offer Quantity (MW) | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballytobin Solar PV | Ballytobin Solar Limited | Solar | 4 | Kilkenny |
| Barnderg Solar Farm | Templederry Energy Resources Ltd | Solar | 4 | Galway / Mayo |
| Clooncon East Single WTG | Clooncon East Single WTG Limited | Onshore Wind | 0.9 | Galway |
| Davidstown Solar | Davidstown Renewables Ltd | Solar | 4.95 | Wexford |
| Dooleeg More Windfarm | CEARTH LTD | Onshore Wind | 2.5 | Mayo |
| Lisduff Solar Park | TEMPLEDERRY ENERGY RESOURCES LTD | Solar | 4 | Clare |
| Lurrig Solar Farm | I.Q Solar Limited | Solar | 4 | Cork |
RESS 2 community projects:
| Project Name | Company Name | Eligible Technology | Offer Quantity (MW) | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beanhill South | Amarenco Solar Clonakilty LTD. | Solar | 4.95 | Cork |
| Clashganny South Solar Farm | Clashganny Community Solar Ltd | Solar | 4.99 | Waterford |
| Amberhill Solar Farm | Amberhill Community Solar Ltd | Solar | 3.5 | Waterford |
| Glenoge Community Solar Farm | Glenoge Community Solar Ltd | Solar | 4.99 | Wexford |
| Coolnagloose Community Solar Farm | Coolnagloose Community Solar Ltd | Solar | 1 | Wexford |
| Barnland Community Solar Farm | Barnland Community Solar Ltd | Solar | 0.65 | Wexford |
| Claremorris 2 Solar Farm | Claremorris & Western District Energy Co-op | Solar | 4.211 | Mayo |
| Lisbrien Solar Farm | Templederry Renewable Energy Supply LTD. | Solar | 4 | Tipperary |
The tariffs for the export project phase of SRESS were announced in May and will support small scale and community renewable projects. SRESS will offer a simpler route to market for community (and SME) owned renewable projects, aligning more closely to their experience and capacity.
My Department is continuing to develop the detailed terms and conditions of the scheme which are expected to be finalised over the coming weeks with applications due to open before the end of the year.
Catherine Connolly (Galway West, Independent)
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126.To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 93 of 27 June 2024, the status of the terms and conditions of the export tariff phase of the second renewable energy support scheme; the timeline for when the scheme will be open for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter.[35278/24]
Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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I refer the Deputy to my answer to Parliamentary Question No. 93 of 27 June 2024 which noted that the tariffs for the export phase of SRESS were announced in May and will support small scale and community renewable projects. SRESS will offer a simpler route to market for community (and SME) owned renewable projects, aligning more closely to their experience and capacity.
My Department is continuing to develop the detailed terms and conditions of the scheme and has been engaging with stakeholders on the key issues. These are expected to be finalised in the near term with applications due to open before the end of the year.
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