Renewables contribution to energy grid rises in September

Eirgrid system operations director Diarmaid Gillespie said the data shows the 'continued importance' of wind energy as a source of electricity

The majority of renewable electricity generated last month came from windfarms, which accounted for 34% of all electricity used in Ireland. Picture: David Creedon

Renewable energy sources, between wind and solar, contributed 42% of the total electricity used across the country last month, outpacing gas, data from Eirgrid shows.

In August, renewables contributed 35% to the grid.