Ireland's Renewable Electricity Support Scheme Consultation and EU Energy Developments
Key Ideas
  • Ireland is consulting on the terms and conditions for a fifth onshore renewable electricity support scheme, with a focus on community benefit funds.
  • The EU has set ambitious targets for offshore renewable energy installation, with plans to reach 360 GW by mid-century.
  • Regulatory developments include ACER's work on amendments for hydrogen, decarbonised gas, methane emissions, and electricity market design.
  • Significant initiatives are underway for decarbonisation, including promoting geothermal energy and developing a strategy for heating and cooling decarbonisation.
Arthur Cox, a prominent law firm in Ireland, shared insights on the consultation for the fifth onshore renewable electricity support scheme in Ireland. The European Union has announced ambitious targets for offshore renewable energy capacity, aiming for 360 GW by 2050. ACER is actively involved in regulatory work, proposing amendments for hydrogen, decarbonised gas, and electricity market reform. The focus on decarbonisation is evident in EU Energy Ministers' approval of geothermal energy promotion and strategies for heating and cooling. Additionally, efforts are underway to address carbon emissions with mechanisms like the Carbon Border Adjustment and Certification. The article also touches upon investment initiatives such as the Innovation Fund. Ireland's participation in these developments is highlighted, with room for increased representation in funding allocation according to the Innovation Fund report.
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