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Renewable sources generated almost half of March's electricity, EirGrid says

Renewable sources generated almost half of March's electricity, EirGrid says

Contributing 40 per cent of the overall fuel mix in March, wind energy made up a significant proportion of renewable energy.

Ireland should use EU presidency to 'lead on renewable energy’

Ireland should use EU presidency to 'lead on renewable energy’

Wind Energy Ireland said this offered an opportunity to ‘show real leadership’ on renewable energy in Europe.

Plans for 500ft tall wind farm in Co Clare strikes sour note with locals

Plans for 500ft tall wind farm in Co Clare strikes sour note with locals

The proposed wind farm would be close to the Willie Clancy Summer School, but over 200 objections have been lodged

Third best July on record for Irish wind farms thanks to Cork and Kerry

Third best July on record for Irish wind farms thanks to Cork and Kerry

Report shows wind energy saved Ireland over €1.2 billion on gas in 2024

Report shows wind energy saved Ireland over €1.2 billion on gas in 2024

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'Disappointing' timeline for Waterford wind farm says Energia

'Disappointing' timeline for Waterford wind farm says Energia

Noise from wind farm is 'nuisance' to neighbours, judge says in landmark ruling

Noise from wind farm is 'nuisance' to neighbours, judge says in landmark ruling

Wind turbines generated more than a third of Ireland's electricity last month

Wind turbines generated more than a third of Ireland's electricity last month

Fri, 09 Feb, 2024

The amount of electricity generated by wind farms was one of the highest ever recorded for the month of January.

Wind farms supplied 35% of electricity last year

Wind farms supplied 35% of electricity last year

Tue, 16 Jan, 2024

Wind Energy Ireland’s annual report stated the country saved €918 million on gas through wind energy in 2023