Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 January 2023
69. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if Ireland has a policy on tulip flower wind turbines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63335/22]
View answerMy Department has developed a number of schemes to support the production of renewable energy to deliver on Ireland’s electricity targets under the Climate Action Plan. 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 later this 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, which is an emerging technology, would be a matter for each project promoter.
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) deals specifically with innovative technologies and runs a Wind Technology Collaboration Programme which specialises in innovations in wind generation. SEAI can be contacted regarding any specific recommendations from international experience as to how this technology can be deployed in Ireland.
