Minister announces boost to renewables as provisional results of fourth RESS auction secure enough clean power for 500,000 homes

RESS 4 secures over 20% increase in Ireland’s renewable energy capacity at lower prices than previous two auctions Successful RESS 4 auction will boost Ireland’s renewable energy capacity, bring jobs, community benefit funds and wider benefits to local areas where wind and solar projects are constructed and operated. RESS 4 projects will further reduce energy prices for households and businesses, protect from high fossil fuel prices and increase energy security