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<p>Statkraft Ireland plans for a site designated for wind energy development were refused as ‘the area was re-zoned due to local political pressure'. Picture: File</p>

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Land-zoning issues to become next 'crisis' for wind energy projects

The de-zoning of areas which were previously designated for renewable energy development has deepened the industry's planning woes

<p>Academic research previously found that at least two ports are needed to deliver Ireland’s 2030 offshore wind targets, but there is currently no port in the Republic that is ready for to be used to construct large scale offshore wind farms. File picture: iStock</p>

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Staff shortages in the planning system hinders wind development

<p>The decommissioning of this many wind farms could lead to a loss of approximately 20% of the country’s installed wind energy capacity, according to Wind Energy Ireland.</p>

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Planning flaws may force wind farm closures, lobbyist warns

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Over 36% of Irish electricity produced by wind power in January

Wind energy targets require more workers, report says

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Wind energy targets require more workers, report says

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Auction results suggest Ireland is not on track to reach climate targets

Floating offshore wind projects

Offshore wind firms battle barriers to progress

Wind Energy Ireland said the latest changes will prolong the country’s dependency on imported fossil fuels

Wed, 15 Mar, 2023

Wind energy cut gas costs by €2bn

Wind energy cut gas costs by €2bn

Wind energy provided 34% of Ireland's electricity needs last year and helped consumers avoid paying €2bn for gas according to new data from Wind Energy Ireland.

Mon, 16 Jan, 2023

Wind provided close to half of Ireland's energy needs in October

Wind provided close to half of Ireland's energy needs in October

It was the strongest-ever October performance for wind energy and helped bring the average wholesale electricity price to its lowest level since August 2021

Thu, 03 Nov, 2022

Data centre co-operation is key to ensuring 'lights don't go out'

Data centre co-operation is key to ensuring 'lights don't go out'

Eirgrid chief says the sector has 'signed up' to help ensure Ireland does not suffer power shortages this winter

Wed, 01 Dec, 2021

Silhouetted wind turbine at a rural windfarm.

Irish onshore wind sector eyes €5bn investment boost

Ireland 'should have no trouble' attracting the funds to double its land-based wind energy capacity

Thu, 15 Apr, 2021