Ireland: Global Leader in Onshore Wind Energy

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New report confirms Ireland is a global leader in renewable energy

The annual Renewables Global Status Report from REN 21 has confirmed that Ireland is second only to Denmark in the share of electricity provided by wind energy. Once Denmark’s large offshore wind energy supply is accounted for, this confirms that no country provides a greater share of its electricity from onshore wind than Ireland. Last year 32.5 per cent of Ireland’s electricity came from wind power. While this is second to Denmark overall, which met an estimated 47 per cent of its demand from wind, the Danes have the advantage of a large and developed offshore wind industry. When this is... ... More: Official Press Release IWEA

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