03/17/2023

Ireland powered by wind energy

Irish wind farms provided 42 per cent of the country’s electricity in February, Wind Energy Ireland said.

Official Press Release Wind Energy Ireland:

42% of our electricity in February came from Irish wind farms

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Irish wind farms continued their strong performance in February, providing 42 per cent of the country’s electricity, slightly more than in January but down on the record-breaking performance in February 2022. Driven by wind’s strong performance average prices on the wholesale electricity market fell to their lowest point since November 2022.

Noel Cunniffe, CEO of Wind Energy Ireland, said: “Irish wind farms provided nearly half the country’s electricity in the first two months of the year. Every unit of power they produce pushes fossil fuels off the electricity system, helping to cut our carbon emissions and to insulate families and businesses from the worst effects of the energy price crisis. “We expect to see significant progress this year with new... ... More: Official Press Release Wind Energy Ireland