Background
The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (the “CRU”) recently published the Sharing of Maximum Export Capacity (MEC) behind a Single Connection Point Decision Paper (the “Decision”), which allows MEC to be shared between multiple generation (eg, wind, solar or gas generation) / storage technologies behind a single connection point for onshore projects. The System Operators (EirGrid and ESB Networks) are due to publish an Implementation Roadmap outlining the actions and timelines required to implement the Decision over the coming months.
We have set out below a high-level overview of the key provisions of the decision which will be of interest to stakeholders in the Irish energy sector.
