Renewable energy contributions up

Figures from Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) show that the contribution from renewable energy sources to gross electricity consumption increased in 2005.

According to SEI’s Energy Policy Statistical Support Unit, electricity generated from renewables contributed 6.8% to electricity supply in 2005, up from 5.2% in 2004.

There was a 70% rise in electricity generated from wind which confirms a trend that has seen the contribution of wind energy grow rapidly since 2004.

On June 19, the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Noel Dempsey increased Ireland’s target for renewable energy generated electricity from 13.2% to 15% by 2010.