The majority of renewable electricity generated last month came from windfarms, which accounted for just under 29 per cent of all electricity used in Ireland.

Coolglass Wind Farm Limited’s application for permission to build a 13-turbine wind farm in Co Laois was refused by An Bord Pleanála because it was to be located across townlands for which the Laois County Development Plan prohibits wind farm development.

Small commercial customers of electricity suppliers will also face increased charges over 12 months of almost €155.

There was a new maximum peak of demand in Ireland of 5,544MW, followed by a new capacity energised onto the system: 300MW solar; 150MW wind; and 75MW batteries.

A local Waterford student impressed the judges of the Niamh Burke Memorial Bursary

The Climate Change Advisory Council has warned that renewable electricity generation in Ireland is ‘significantly below required increase’.

The grid power will ultimately reduce carbon emissions associated with powering the main stage of the festival in 2024 and reduce the need to use temporary generators.