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2024/1711. There were five submissions from the ESB, Electric Ireland, Bord Gáis Éireann, Energia and the Electricity Association of Ireland regarding plug-in solar. Can what they said about plug-in solar be made available to the House so we, as legislators, can have a debate on plug … under the programme for Government, were welcome, but we need delivery and we need it quickly. That is one more reason for plug-in solar - it would be done quickly. It makes no sense to ordinary people struggling with bills why we have not acted on this

amendment in this regard. One area this Government has continued to ignore for some reason is the benefit and potential of plug-in solar. Plug-in solar is used by 1.5 million households in Germany and is being rolled out in the UK yet in Ireland, for some … still caught up in years of red tape when it comes to this Government trying to figure out how to legalise plug-in solar. It is a very simple technology. It is a solar panel, micro inverter and a plug. You do not need an electrician

passenger cap? Is there an update on the removal of it? Will the Minister give an update on the 2024 consultation on plug-in solar? As legislators trying to decide whether plug-in solar should be allowed, the submissions from private and public entities should be given … stopping apartment dwellers from reducing their bills and what they are saying to the Department. Do they have vested interests? Plug-in solar is used in the UK and Germany. Let us get to work and give it to the Irish people

want to show solutions. The Government has provided €775 million but it could introduce more supports. In respect of the 2024 plug-in solar report, in a response to a parliamentary question I submitted, six key stakeholders took a negative view of plug-in solar. I have requested … conjunction with an inverter battery. This would benefit people. While I welcome the SEAI grants, the return on cost and instant relief plug-in solar would deliver, particularly for people in social and affordable housing, are much bigger. I understand there are long-term returns from rooftop solar

that. On the other matters, I think I have dealt with the Palestine issue for Deputy McQuaide. Deputy Heneghan inquired about plug-in solar. There are some issues which the Minister spoke to me about. If you have plug-in solar, some houses have to have the capacity

terms of the energy debate. We had a debate earlier about TAMS. Farmers are very positive about the utilisation of solar on rooftops, farm sheds and so on. That is an area we can unlock and do more on. Deputy Cummins also made a point about retrofitting … moltaí agus tá an Rialtas ag éisteacht leis, particularly in the context of the legislation pertaining to private wires. I discussed plug-in solar with the Minister, arising from the Deputy raising it the last day. There are issues with the capacity of houses to absorb plug

from some of our EU counterparts and the UK, which have left the EU, is their energy policies on private wires and plug-in solar. The EU should make it easier for member states to roll out these systems. Ireland knows better than most that targets are being … energy security reasons, we need to decentralise our grid and have the alternative solutions in place. People should be allowed to have plug-in solar battery systems rolled out faster. Air-to-air heat pumps should be allowed. Solar meitheal projects should be brought in across social housing

need to see low and middle-income households targeted in particular. We need to rapidly scale up public investment in offshore wind, solar, plug-in solar and battery storage. We need to accelerate grid modernisation while ensuring that the large energy users, like data centres, pay their fair

massive public investment in offshore wind and solar. We need free retrofitting and solar panels for every household that needs it, including plug-in solar for renters and free, frequent and fast public transport. We also need to stop building data centres. Again, there is nothing

scheme and increasing grants for businesses to install solar. Crucially, our plan also addresses the need to roll out new technology like plug-in solar. These are practical proposals that would cut bills, reduce emissions and insulate households from future shocks. Energy security is about more than just

include solar panels in the 'Warmer Homes Scheme'; — reinstate the €1,000 battery grant scheme; — develop streamlined regulations for 'Plug-in Solar' products for renters and apartment dwellers, whilst ensuring safety standards; and — increase the grant value for solar panels for businesses

well. It can help subsidise those electricity-consuming heating systems in homes. There is a lot of talk in this House about plug-in solar but we have to ensure that we get the safety, electricity and regulation right. We can do more in this regard. With

homes most at risk of energy poverty, doubling grants to €3,600, a new grant for battery storage and finally rolling out plug-in solar, which this Government has delayed for far too long. Imagine the difference it would make to people’s lives if they could simply

when we have tens if not hundreds of renewable projects waiting for grid connections. Yesterday, I raised the issue of CIÉ charging a solar farm that is ready and built. Over €450,000 has been allocated in respect of a job that will take … with the Irish public? The families paying energy bill every month deserve nothing less than action. I will again mention plug-in solar. We are at a point where renewable energy generation is being reduced. We are wasting clean energy while households are paying the price. The concept

Russia mounted its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Spain rapidly ramped up renewable energy capacity, achieving 75% low-carbon electricity generation last year. Solar and wind power are significantly lowering energy bills in Spain. Why are we not doing the same? Our climate boasts plenty of wind … else can explain the delay? There is so much more we could do. It is not just wind energy; there is also plug-in solar and enhanced battery capacity. Renewables can drastically reduce household bills. We need them to cut emissions and meet climate goals too. The Government

Irish market so we can continue expanding renewable generation while maintaining grid stability, along with enacting the private wires Bill and facilitating plug-in solar

statement on EU engagement he had in March, what other engagement has happened between Ireland and the German Government on how its plug-in solar scheme was adapted? It is a quick investment. The savings would be seen in customers' bills. I did my own calculations. Some

programme for Government clearly stated it should be as soon as possible, so that needs to be addressed. Regarding the 2024 plug-in solar, I know I have raised a lot of issues, so I hope the Minister's officials are watching and will get back

Climate, Energy and the Environment if his attention has been drawn to innovations in the solar industry with the emergence of plug-in solar kits; and, if so, whether he or his Department has a view on whether there is a requirement to have any certification to meet

McCarthy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures being taken by his Department to encourage the use of plug-in solar nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34075/26

Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether his Department has undertaken any assessment of the potential benefits of plug-in mini solar systems for households that may not be able to access traditional rooftop solar installations, including apartment residents, renters and persons living

Energy and the Environment whether his Department has examined the regulatory approaches taken in Germany and the United Kingdom in relation to plug-in mini solar systems; whether consideration is being given to the development of an Irish safety and certification framework, including approved equipment standards, installation guidance