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Decision on proposed County Roscommon windfarm due today

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Wind farms to deliver nearly €2 million in rates to the council

Wind farms in County Roscommon will pay just under €2 million in rates to Roscommon County Council this year, according to data compiled on behalf of Wind Energy Ireland (WEI).

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

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

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