EirGrid notes wind farms account for majority of renewable electricity generated at just under 35%
Renewable energy sources provided just over 40 per cent of electricity in Ireland during October, according to new data released on Friday.
Some 1,003 gigawatt hours of energy was generated by wind during the month, marking the third time wind energy in the country has exceeded 1,000 GWh in October.Derek Quinlan’s appetite for cash, his health difficulties and his advisers The Government has set a target of 80 per cent of power to be generated from renewable energy sources by 2030 under its 2023 Climate Action Plan. The grid can currently hold up to 75 per cent of electricity from renewable sources at one time.
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