Renewable energy and projects

We are working at all levels of society and business to support the development of clean energy technologies in Ireland.

Renewable energy sources

Single Point of Contact for renewable energy consenting

When you're developing a renewable energy project in Ireland, there are a range of licences and permits you may need. We bring together all licencing information to make the process easier.

Find licences for your project

Community Benefit Funds

All Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) and Offshore Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (ORESS) projects must register themselves and their corresponding Community Benefit Funds on the SEAI Community Benefit Fund National Register. These funds support sustainable energy community initiatives and local causes. 

Register a fund

The Decarbonised Electricity System Study

SEAI is leading a multi-year study to explore pathways to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from the Irish electricity system and the economic impacts of doing so. Learn more about our workplan, timelines and stakeholder engagement. You can also register your interest to join our stakeholder forum or scientific panel.

Decarbonised electricity system study

Case Studies

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Poolbeg
Energy Research
Renewable Technologies

How integrating heat, electricity and transport sectors can help Ireland reach net zero

Can we find more effective ways to store and integrate excess
renewable energy? That was the task at hand for this project,
using Dublin's Poolbeg area as a case study.

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Renewable Technologies

Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyleix, achieves a B2 in deep retrofit

Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyleix, County Laois, underwent a deep retrofit through the Pathfinder programme.

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Business & Industry
Renewable Technologies

Ahascragh Distillery is first to produce carbon-neutral spirits in Ireland

With support from SEAI, the award-winning eco-distillery is powering their new production facility and visitor centre using renewable energy.

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Business & Industry
Renewable Technologies

Thermal Energy Efficiency Upgrade at Aurivo Dairy Ingredients

Aurivo Dairy Ingredients, a milk processing plant with a significant thermal demand, reinvent the supply of thermal energy to the process through the EXEED scheme.

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