August set a new record for wind energy in Ireland

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Wind generation in Ireland hit a new record for an August month according to Wind Energy Ireland, which today published its monthly wind energy report. The amount of electricity generated by wind in August 2023 was up by 71 per cent when compared with August 2022.

Strong winds throughout last month led to a second consecutive month of records in wind power generation in Ireland, with both July and August surpassing previous monthly records. Meanwhile, the average wholesale price of electricity in Ireland per megawatt-hour during August 2023 was €106.46, down 72 per cent from €387.63 in August 2022. The latest figures mean that Irish wind farms provided 32 per cent of the island’s electricity over the first eight months of 2023. Prices on... ... More: Official Press Release Wind Energy Ireland

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