Wind farms under ‘serious threat’ from grid problem

WIND farm projects are under serious threat because they are not being connected to the national grid, according to a rural development body.

The Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) has extended a moratorium on connections for another three months following a request from ESB National Grid to permit outstanding technical issues to be resolved.

But the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association, which met with CER at the weekend, said the decision was too cautious and was taken with extreme haste.