Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 September 2023
96. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the development of the terms and conditions for the small-scale renewable electricity support scheme; the timeline for the publication of the terms and conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41742/23]
View answerThe Small Scale Renewable Support Scheme (SRESS) supports non-domestic renewable electricity generators above 50kW, but smaller than those supported under the RESS. This scheme will enable community projects, larger businesses, farms, and public buildings to maximise their participation in the energy transition.
The first phase of SRESS came into place in July 2023, when grants became available for renewable self-consumers above 50kW and up to 1MW through the SEAI Non-Domestic Microgen Scheme and the Business Grants and Supports Scheme (‘Solar for Business’).
The second phase will involve supporting export applicants to install renewable electricity generators up to 1MW, with Renewable Energy Community (REC) projects to be supported up to 6MW. This support is proposed to be in the form of an premium export tariff.
My Department is currently progressing this second phase, which I expect to launch by the end of the year.
