Why Ireland needs to do more to support micro-generation

About this episode

The episode discusses the need for increased support for micro-generation of renewable energy in Ireland amid a global energy crisis.

In light of the serious developing global energy crisis which is driving up electricity prices, the Micro-Renewable Energy Federation (www.mref.ie) has called on the Government to immediately take practical action to accelerate the adoption of micro-generation of renewable power by homes, farms and businesses across the country. The importance of micro-generation for Ireland The Chairperson of MREF, Ciaran Kells, said that the grant for solar PV installations needs to be increased up to 6 kwp of solar PV, or at least €2,400, for homes. In addition, a grant of €200/kwh for up to 10kwh of battery storage should be introduced to help homeowners use as much of their own renewable energy generation within the home as possible. He said grant support for battery storage would also be a very positive move in helping to balance demand on the grid as more and more renewables are connected. Mr. Kells also called on the Government to amend the rules preventing owners of new homes and businesses who connected to the grid since 2021 from securing SEAI grants. He said: "The denial of grant supports for new homeowners discriminates massively against young families, in particular, with limited…

Topics covered

• micro-generation
• renewable energy
• government policy
• solar PV
• energy crisis

Keywords

• micro-generation
• renewable power
• solar PV installations
• battery storage
• energy crisis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Micro-Renewable Energy Federation, SEAI

Places: Ireland, Government

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