Call for investment in grid amid claims 10% of cheapest renewable electricity lost due to inefficiency

Wind Energy Ireland has also called on election candidates to support transport electrification, despite falling demand for electric vehicles

Wind Energy Ireland said there is a 'responsibility' on Midlands-North-West candidates to support delivery of the North-South Interconnector. Picture: Chani Anderson

A renewable energy sector representative body has renewed its call for ramped-up investment into Ireland's electricity grid ahead of the nearing European elections.

Wind Energy Ireland added that there is “a particular responsibility” on candidates in the Midlands-North-West constituency to support the delivery of the North-South Interconnector to boost the development of renewable energy projects.