Dispatch-down compensation costs
Deputy Stanton asks what Government policy is on dispatch-down payments for constrained renewable generation and how much has been paid. The Minister says he will return with the figures.
There are five contributors left so I ask them to contribute by keeping to the time.
Comment on this
What is the Government policy on dispatch-down, which is compensation paid on constraints and curtailment of renewable energy generation? Leading operators are to be compensated by individual homes and businesses, albeit indirectly, by higher bills. How much is estimated to be paid out this year and how much was paid out last year for this?
Comment on this
I will have to come back to the Deputy on the matter. It is a specific issue and he is looking for a specific figure I do not have at the moment. I will find it and make sure the Deputy gets it.