Record wind power generated in Ireland in April

Fresh calls for an overhaul of wind power planning laws

A number of offshore wind generation projects are planned for the Irish coast.

Record power generation from wind last month has led to renewed calls for an overhaul of the planning system for renewable energy projects.

New data shows that wind energy provided 32 per cent of Ireland's electricity in April, the most power ever provided by wind in the month of April and follows a strong first quarter where wind provided around 39 per cent of Ireland’s electricity.