alternative energy requirement programme in ireland electricity generation from renewable based technologies are not as yet competitive with conventional fossil fuel technology and consequence market support is required because these operate a higher cost base than launched its to promote sources 1996 strategy for the future policy introduced aer which administered by division department of communications marine natural resources on renewables was further reviewed 1999 publication green paper sustainable included decision building up 500 megawatts mw plant primarily wind powered be connected network 2005 following receipt state aids approval late 2004 500mw target revised upwards 718mw include offshore 50mw biomass chp 28mw additional other onshore bulk this will implemented main through offer contracts under
