01/12/2008
UK - 'Ireland can be world leader in renewable energy'
Energy Minister Eamon Ryan says the island of Ireland has the potential to become a world leader in renewable energy.
Mr Ryan was speaking at the publication of a report that says Ireland could generate 42% of its energy needs from renewable sources by 2020.
This would surpass the Government's current targets and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by a quarter. The study cautions, however, that huge sums of money would need to be invested in order to bring this about.
Mr Ryan was speaking at the publication of a report that says Ireland could generate 42% of its energy needs from renewable sources by 2020.
This would surpass the Government's current targets and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by a quarter. The study cautions, however, that huge sums of money would need to be invested in order to bring this about.
- Source:
- Online editorial www.windfair.net
- Author:
- Edited by Trevor Sievert, Online Editorial Journalist
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- press@windfair.net
- Link:
- www.windfair.net/...
- Keywords:
- wind energy, wind farm, renewable energy, wind power, wind turbine, rotorblade, offshore, onshore
