The Micro-Renewable Energy Federation (MREF) is calling on the Minister for Education, Helen McEntee TD, to urgently review the Schools Solar PV Programme to ensure that it delivers the maximum benefit for schools, taxpayers, and the environment. MREF fully supports the Government’s initiative to install solar panels on schools. However, Read more
The Micro-Renewable Energy Federation (www.mref.ie) has welcomed a commitment from Government to upgrade the distribution grid operated by ESB Networks between now and 2030. Ciaran Kells, Chairperson of MREF, said that while this upgrade is undoubtedly being motivated by the need to avoid future storm damage and the massive blackouts Read more
The Micro-Renewable Energy Federation (www.mref.ie) has welcomed a commitment from Government to upgrade the distribution grid operated by ESB Networks between now and 2030. Ciaran Kells, Chairperson of MREF, said that while this upgrade is undoubtedly being motivated by the need to avoid future storm damage and the massive blackouts Read more
The Micro-Renewable Energy Federation (MREF) has expressed concerns about the current structure of the schools photovoltaic (PV) scheme, and has urged new Minister for Education and Youth, Helen McEntee TD, to revise key aspects of the Scheme. MREF Chairman, Mr. Ciarán Kells, has written to Minister McEntee to highlight again Read more
The Micro-Renewable Energy Federation (www.mref.ie) said this afternoon that Storm Éowyn has once again demonstrated the lack of climate resilience in the Irish electricity distribution grid. Storm Éowyn has caused blackouts for over 700,000 electricity customers that will days to repair and reconnect. The Chairman of the Micro-Renewable Energy Federation, Ciaran Read more
The Micro Renewable Energy Federation (www.mref.ie) has encountered some serious issues that farmers need to be aware off when choosing a solar PV installer. Chair of MREF, Ciaran Kells, said that asking a few important questions early in the process can avoid regrets and problems later on. Eliminate the cowboys Ciaran Kells advises farmers to ensure the Read more
New MREF Chairman and Treasurer take up the reins at the national micro-generation representative and advocacy organisation The Micro-Renewable Energy Federation (www.mref.ie) is seeing increased grant supports for micro-generation projects undertaken by households, farmers and business in its pre-election manifesto which has been circulated to all political parties contesting this Read more
Commenting this afternoon on the Budget allocation of €750 million for upgrades of the electricity grid, the Micro Renewable Energy Federation (www.mref.ie) has welcomed the funding allocation but has said that grid upgrades must facilitate improved grid connection access and power exports for micro-generators. Commenting, Micro-Renewable Energy Federation Chairman, Pat Read more
The Micro-Renewable Energy Federation (www.mref.ie), has called for a major overhaul of the planned second phase of the Small-Scale Renewable Energy Support Scheme (or SRESS). Responding to reports that the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications is working on the detailed terms and conditions of the SRESS which will Read more
The Micro-Renewable Energy Federation (www.mref.ie), has called for a major overhaul of the planned second phase of the Small-Scale Renewable Energy Support Scheme (or SRESS). responding to a press statement by the Department of Environment Climate and Communications, today said that the proposed renewable export scheme for systems up to Read more