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Something I spoke about recently, which is not mentioned in this Bill, is that those living in apartment buildings cannot use plug-in solar. The Germans have done it and it really helps struggling people. It is very simple. People can put it on the outside of their

Member, but we need to rethink and challenge the interests, put Irish citizens first, bring in easier measures for people to use plug-in solar, bring in private wire systems and allow eco-villages to supply themselves off-grid to remove themselves from dependency and accelerate Ireland

taken quickly. At the climate and energy committee, I am constantly pushing for private wires, long-duration energy storage and solar panels to be allowed for plug-in batteries. I do not care who gets the credit for any of this. I have heard these measures mentioned … ordinary people, we must be honest about what is required. Germany has 1.5 million balcony solar systems installed, with some estimates putting the number even higher. The model is simply: allow plug-in systems, finance them through savings in affordable housing and privatise them for households. Doing