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Northern Ireland Reaches 2020 Target in Renewable Electricity
Official Press Release IWEA:
Northern Ireland smashes 40 per cent renewable electricity target
Wind energy leads the way as Northern Ireland reaches its 2020 target early
Ireland’s leading renewable energy group, the Irish Wind Energy Association, has welcomed today’s announcement that 44 per cent of Northern Ireland’s electricity came from renewables between July 2018 and June 2019. This is the first time the 40 per cent target has been achieved in Ireland over a full year and wind energy led the way, providing more than 85 per cent of all renewable electricity. Dr David Connolly, CEO of the Irish Wind Energy Association, said: “This is a fantastic achievement and a real sign of the progress we are making in... ... More: Official Press Release IWEA
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