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Renewable energy companies challenge regulator's decision regarding compensation
Summary
In July 2022, Energia Group Holdings and its subsidiaries, together with GR Wind Farms and its subsidiaries, filed High Court challenges against the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU). The CRU had decided not to provide compensation to wind‑farm operators who are instructed to shut down temporarily because of grid constraints, contrary to an EU regulation that requires such compensation. The applicants argue that the CRU lacks the authority to make that decision and that it failed to consider relevant factors while taking into account irrelevant ones, rendering the decision irrational and procedurally unfair. They seek orders to quash the CRU's decision, compel the regulator to enforce the EU regulation, and declare the decision invalid for breaching constitutional and EU law. Eirgrid Plc is a notice party. Mr Justice Anthony Barr granted ex‑parte permission, setting a return date for October.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Renewable energy companies challenge regulator's decision regarding compensation. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- 2022-07-11 Publication
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- High Court
- Energy Market Committee. The High Court
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