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End game for fossil fuels in Ireland
Official Press Release Wind Energy Ireland:
New report reveals endgame for fossil fuels in Irish power system
Carbon emissions to be cut by 80% by end of decade
Carbon emissions from Ireland’s electricity sector could be cut from almost ten million tonnes annually to under two million tonnes by 2030 according to a new report today from energy specialists Baringa and published by Wind Energy Ireland. The report also sets out a more long-term pathway to a zero-carbon electricity system where a combination of fair carbon pricing, long duration storage and green hydrogen will eliminate the need for fossil fuels in the Irish electricity system. It follows the publication last month of a report from the International Energy Agency which called for countries like... ... More: Official Press Release Wind Energy Ireland
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