Record day for wind energy

A RECORD 1,120 megawatts of Ireland’s electricity needs were generated by wind on April 5, according to the Irish Wind Energy Association.

The renewable energy sector in Ireland reached the new high as it approaches Global Wind Day on June 15 next, with the new record set for the amount of electricity generated by wind turbines across the country in any one day.

Announcing details of open days at seven Irish wind farms from June 12 to 19 next in the run-up to global wind-day, the Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA) revealed that April 5 last smashed the record for the amount of energy from turbines, with 1,120 MW of electricity being generated, enough to power 672,000 homes.