Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 September 2022
136. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his views in respect of the possible large-scale introduction of tulip wind farm technology (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45417/22]
View answerMy Department has developed a number of schemes to support the production of renewable energy towards Ireland’s 2030 goals. These schemes include the Renewable Energy Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS), the Microgeneration Support Scheme (MSS) and the Small-Scale Generation Scheme (SSG) which is under design with an open consultation process ongoing. Each scheme supports a range of established technologies, with new technologies being added into schemes as they emerge and become viable.
Tulip wind farm technology is still in its infancy and is not specifically funded through the above schemes at this point in time. However, the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has a unit that deals specifically with innovative technologies and a Wind Technology Collaboration Programme which specialises in innovations in wind generation. SEAI should be contacted regarding any specific recommendations from international experience as to how this technology can be deployed in Ireland.
