Wind farms inject €75m into local authority commercial rates

Wind energy rates payments to rise by almost €5.6 million in 2026

Almost €75m in commercial rates will be paid from wind farms this year, an increase of almost €5.6m in 12 months. 

Almost €75m in commercial rates will be paid from wind farms this year, an increase of almost €5.6m in 12 months. 

Analysis by Halpin's on behalf of Wind Energy Ireland shows that annual rates payments from wind farms have increased from €69.27 million in March 2025 to €74.87 million in March 2026.