Ireland reaches a new record for wind generation in a single day

Fifty-three per cent of Ireland’s electricity last month came from wind power

February 5 set a new All-Ireland record for the amount of wind energy on the Irish grid at 4,584 MW. Picture Dan Linehan

February was a record month for wind energy in Ireland, with more than half the country's energy needs coming from wind power.

Wind energy was the number one source of electricity throughout the month and February 5 set a new all-Ireland record for the amount of wind energy on the Irish grid at 4,584 MW.