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Renewable Energy Directive III

The RED III Directive has been transposed into Irish legislation by way of European Union (Planning and Development) (Renewable Energy) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 274 of 2025) with the majority of the provisions coming into effect on 7th August 2025.

This page provides a guide for prospective applicants and members of the public in respect of the implications of the recent transposition of the RED III Directive as it relates to Strategic Infrastructure Renewable Energy Developments which are submitted directly to An Coimisiún Pleanála. This is a Guide only and prospective applicants should satisfy themselves that they are advised of the new process.

RED III Information Guide and Process Flow


Information Guide [PDF, 474KB]