Planning concerns over energy projects, with no wind farms granted permission in the past year

Conference hears lack of action on planning could impact investment and delay energy transition

No wind farm has been granted planning permission over the last 12 months.

Planning uncertainty is the greatest challenge facing Ireland's energy infrastructure deficit, with not a single wind farm granted planning permission in the past year, a major energy conference heard on Thursday.

A survey of 200 industry professionals found planning uncertainty, at 48%, is the most significant challenge when addressing the country's energy infrastructure deficit, followed by grid availability at 35%.