ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 29 Industry News First grid-scale solar project to connect to the national grid under the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) Millvale solar farm, developed by Neoen, is now delivering electricity into the national grid. It is located close to Ashford in Co. Wicklow and has a generation capacity of 8MW. The farm occupies 25 hectares and has 33,600 solar modules – enough to power approximately 3,600 homes every year and avoiding 4,800 tonnes in CO2 emissions. This is the rst of many solar projects to reach commercial operation under RESS 1 – the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme – and the rst of almost 600MW of solar generation capacity secured in the auction. If we also include wind projects, ‒29th April 2022 : The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, today formally opened the first grid-scale solar project to connect to the national grid under the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS). this is actually the third project to reach commercial operation under RESS 1. Neoen has also secured support, under RESS 1, for two other solar farms – Hilltown and Hortland. Commenting on the opening of Millvale solar farm Minister Ryan said: “The Renewable Electricity Support Scheme is one of the primary policies set out in the Programme for Government and the Climate Action Plan to address Ireland’s climate challenges over the coming years. It supports the growth of the green economy, creates sustainable work opportunities and benefits citizens, as renewable energy becomes more cost effective and replaces fossil fuels such as coal and peat.” “Historically Ireland has had a singular reliance on onshore wind for our renewable electricity. With RESS 1 we sought to create technology diversity and to promote the emerging solar industry in Ireland. I am delighted to see Millvale energise; this is Ireland’s first grid-scale solar project under RESS.” “This is the first of many solar projects expected to energise under the RESS this year. It’s a key starting point on our journey, under the Climate Action Plan, to install up to 2.5GW of solar energy on the electricity system by 2030.” **** Representing IRISH ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS' interests at: Electrical Industries Federation of Ireland NSAI Technical Committees Solas Apprenticeships **** Employment Law and Technical Advice Special rates with ARACHAS insurance BIG RED BOOK / CLOUD accounting software Discount rates on our many courses - Safe Pass, Manual Handling, MEWP, Electrical Estimating and more Distributors of New Wiring Rules IS10101 and IS 3217 & IS 3218 Standards **** If you are an ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR, AECI MEMBERSHIP will add value to your business We Welcome New Members Contact us today - Association of Electrical Contractors (Ireland), Woodview Centre, Main Street,Celbridge, Co. Kildare. W23 C8W2 Phone: +353 (01) 610 2715 info@aeci.ie www.aeci.ie Association of Electrical Contractors of Ireland. A driving force in the Irish Electrical Engineering and Contracting Industry since 1960. Over 200 contractor members employing over 3,000 electricians and apprentices. Supplying comprehensive Technical and Business support and facilities.
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