Renewable Electricity Support Scheme

The Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) is a Government of Ireland initiative that provides support to renewable electricity projects in Ireland.

RESS is a pivotal component of Programme for Government and the Climate Action Plan 2021 and is a major step in achieving Ireland’s target of at least 80% renewable electricity by 2030.

Support under RESS is allocated by way of auctions. RESS auctions will be delivered by Department of Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC) with the support of Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) and EirGrid, the Transmission System Operator (TSO).

With a primary focus on cost effectiveness, the RESS delivers a broader range of policy objectives, including:

• providing an Enabling Framework for Community Participation through the provision of pathways and supports for communities to participate in renewable energy projects
• increasing technology diversity by broadening the renewable electricity technology mix
• delivering an ambitious renewable electricity policy to 2030.
• increasing energy security, energy sustainability and ensuring the cost effectiveness of energy policy

EirGrid has been tasked with operating the RESS auctions (including qualification) and this page is where you will find all information in relation to the RESS auction process.

RESS 3 Auction Timetable

Please find at this link the approved RESS 3 Auction Timetable by the Minister.

RESS 3 Provisional Auction Results

Please find at this link the RESS 3 Provisional Auction Results.

RESS 3 Auction Information Pack

Please find at this link the RESS 3 Auction Information Pack

RESS 3 Qualification Information Pack

Please find at this link the RESS 3 Qualification Information Pack. 

RESS Authorised User Form

Please find at this link the RESS Authorised User Form.

RESS 3 Frequently Asked Questions

Please find at this link the RESS 3 FAQ document.

RESS 3 Application for Qualification Checklist

Please find at this link the RESS 3 Application for Qualification Checklist.

RESS Auction Platform User Guide

Please find at this link the RESS Auction Platform User Guide.

RESS 3 Information Session

Please find at this link the RESS 3 Information Session.

ORESS 1 Auction Timetable

Please find at this link the approved ORESS 1 Auction Timetable by the Minister.

ORESS 1 Final Auction Results

Please find at this link the ORESS 1 Final Auction Results.

ORESS 1 Provisional Auction Results

Please find at this link the ORESS 1 Provisional Auction Results.

ORESS 1 Auction Information Pack

Please find at this link the ORESS 1 Auction Information Pack

ORESS 1 Qualification Information Pack

Please find at this link the ORESS 1 Qualification Information Pack. 

ORESS 1 Frequently Asked Questions

Please find at this link the ORESS 1 FAQ document.

ORESS 1 Application for Qualification Checklist

Please find at this link the ORESS 1 Application for Qualification Checklist.

RESS Auction Platform User Guide

Please find at this link the RESS Auction Platform User Guide.

RESS Authorised User Form

Please find at this link the RESS Authorised User Form.

The DECC have recently published the Terms and Conditions for the Second Competition under the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS 2) on their website. Please follow this link which will redirect you to the DECC website.

RESS 2 Auction Timetable

Please find at this link the approved RESS 2 Auction Timetable by the Minister.

RESS 2 Final Auction Results

Please find at this link the RESS 2 Final Auction Results.

RESS 2 Final Auction Results Excel

Please find at this link the RESS 2 Final Auction Results Excel.

RESS 2 Provisional Auction Results

Please find at this link the RESS 2 Provisional Auction Results.

RESS 2 Auction Information Pack

Please find at this link the RESS 2 Auction Information Pack. 

RESS 2 Qualification Information Pack

Please find at this link the RESS 2 Qualification Information Pack. 

RESS 2 Frequently Asked Questions

Please find at this link the RESS 2 FAQ document.

 

If you have any questions regarding RESS or would like to be added to the mailing list please click the link below to send an email.

RESS 1 was the first Renewable Electricity Support Scheme run by the Government of Ireland as per the RESS 1 Auction Timetable following the Auction Submission Closing Date on the 28/07/20.

For RESS 1 information please follow the link below: