2022 was a record year for renewables connections to our electricity grid with 700 MW of new renewable generation capacity being added, including 330 MW of onshore wind and 370 of solar PV.
It is expected that 2023 will continue this trend with significant amounts of renewable generation connecting to the grid as the remaining RESS 1 projects reach their final milestone and early RESS 2 projects reach commercial operation. Further renewable generation will be delivered through Corporate Power Purchase Agreements.
It is expected that Ireland will reach approximately 6 GW of renewable energy generation connected to the power system by the end of 2023, supporting the Government's target of 80% renewable electricity by 2030.