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Wexford Solar Panel Owners Warned of Potential Energy Buy-Back Scheme Phase-Out

Wednesday 16 September 2026

Solar panel owners in Wexford have been warned that the energy buy-back scheme could be phased out, according to a report by South East Radio.

Solar panel owners in Wexford have been warned that an energy buy-back scheme could be phased out, according to South East Radio.

The local broadcaster reported the warning concerning the future of the buy-back scheme. However, the report did not specify the timeline for the potential phase-out, nor did it outline which government departments or regulatory bodies are behind the proposed changes.

For solar energy microgenerators in Wexford, the warning points to potential future adjustments in how renewable energy export is managed, though no official policy updates or specific replacement schemes have been confirmed.

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