Wind power generates a third of electricity required so far this year

During May, wind farms produced 693GWh of electricity, around 22% of demand. 

Power generated from wind farms supplied 33% of the country’s electricity during the first five months of the year, new data from Wind Energy Ireland shows.

During May, wind farms produced 693GWh of electricity, around 22% of demand, which was up slightly when compared to May of last year. Kerry saw the highest wind energy output, with Cork and Galway in second and third place respectively.