Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 October 2022
190. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if consideration has been given to the use of vertical-axis wind turbines throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53143/22]
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) and the Microgeneration Support Scheme (MSS), as well as the Small-Scale Generation Support Scheme (SSG) which is under design and is expected to become available next year Each scheme supports a range of established technologies, and eligibility criteria are kept under review to take account of new technologies as they emerge and become viable. The use of vertical-axis wind turbines would be a matter for each project, however vertical-axis wind farm technology is an emerging technology.
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 could be contacted regarding any specific recommendations from international experience as to how this technology can be deployed in Ireland.
