Renewable Energy Directive (RED) III Information
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 7 August 2025.
The original Renewable Energy Directive (2009/28/EC) – RED I - came into effect in June 2009 and was recast by RED II (EU 2018/2001), which came into effect in 2018 with a requirement to be transposed from June 2021. This was amended by the RED III Directive (EU/2023/2413), which entered into force on 20 November 2023.
Find further information below on the implications of the recent transposition of the RED III Directive as it relates to Strategic Infrastructure Renewable Energy Developments submitted directly to An Coimisiún Pleanála.
Further Information:
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RED III EIA Scoping Guide
This guide can be used by prospective applicants, prescribed bodies and other participants, in respect of EIA Scoping as it relates to Strategic Infrastructure Renewable Energy Developments submitted to An Coimisiún Pleanála.
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Information for Prospective Applicants & the Public
A Guide for prospective applicants and the public in respect of the implications of the recent transposition of the RED III Directive as it relates to Strategic Infrastructure Renewable Energy Development submitted to An Coimisiún Pleanála.
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Information for Planning Authorities
This guide sets out an overview of the requirements of the RED III Directive as it relates to the interactions required between the Commission and Planning Authorities.
View Guide for Planning Authorities →
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