Decision on E-Serve’s draft guidance – Northern Ireland Renewables Obligation: Closure of the scheme to large onshore wind

Decision

Legislation confirming the closure of the Northern Ireland Renewables Obligation (NIRO) to large scale (i.e. greater than 5MW) onshore wind from 1 April 2016 was passed by the Northern Ireland Assembly on 15 March 2016, and was made on 16 March 2016.

Following consultation, which closed on 21 April 2016, we have published our consultation response explaining how we will administer this closure and the process for applying for the grace periods that will be available.