Irish state aid for renewable heat generation from technologies including biomass and anaerobic digestion under the second phase of the Support Scheme for Renewable Heat has been approved by the EU Commission. Irish state aid for renewable heat generation from technologies including biomass and anaerobic digestion under the second phase of the Support Scheme for Renewable Heat has been approved by the EU Commission. Delays in the opening of the second phase of the Support Scheme for Renewable Heat had created frustrations for pig and poultry farmers who wanted to invest in the scheme. The scheme was expected to open in late 2018/early 2019 but was delayed due to the state aid approval process. State aid in the EU is only allowed if it can be justified by reasons of general economic development.

Source: Irish Independent April 15, 2019 15:56 UTC