Ireland finishes another auction

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But focus now needed to lower prices for consumers in future auctions

Wind Energy Ireland has welcomed today’s announcement that 14 wind farms have won contracts in the second auction under the Government’s Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS). However, the organisation called again on Government to work with industry to cut the price of renewable electricity in Ireland, which is significantly higher than in other European markets. The new wind farms will deliver 414 MW of the 4,000 MW of new onshore wind energy required by the Climate Action Plan. Noel Cunniffe, CEO of Wind Energy Ireland, said: “This is a big step towards delivering the Climate Action Plan. It means more clean power for our homes, communities and... ... More: Official Press Release Wind Energy Ireland

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