South-West 'primed' to lead on renewables

The KPMG report points out that Cork supplies 25% of national energy demand and is home to roughly 20% of Ireland’s installed electricity generation capacity

Cork is home to 12% of the country's wind power generation capacity while Kerry accounts for 13%. 

The south-west of the country is “primed to lead” Ireland’s renewable energy generation development but is in need of critical infrastructure development including investment in ports for off-shore wind generation as well as enhancements to the grid to expand renewables generation, a new report by consultancy firm KPMG has said.

The report points out that Cork supplies 25% of national energy demand and is home to roughly 20% of Ireland’s installed electricity generation capacity. It also has around 12% of the country's installed wind generation capacity and over 50 solar farms have been granted planning in recent years.