Onshore wind generates strong figures in Northern Ireland

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New figures show that onshore wind is powering ahead in Northern Ireland, generating nearly a quarter of its electricity needs.

The latest generation figures released by NI Electricity Networks, show that onshore wind has now passed the 1GW milestone, with 1,029MW of onshore wind connected in Northern Ireland. This year has seen significant delivery of large onshore wind projects, representing £127.4million of local investment since the beginning of 2017. The growth has contributed to official figures published this month showing that in the 12-month period from April 2016 to March 2017, onshore wind generated 22.4% of Northern Ireland’s electricity. All renewable sources contributed 27.1%. In the UK as a whole, onshore wind currently provides... ... More: Official Press Release RenewableUK

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Northern Ireland, onshore, energy mix