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<p>The total electricity demand last month was 3,831 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of power and wind energy generated 1,379 GWh.</p>

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Over 36% of Irish electricity produced by wind power in January
The report from Wind Energy Ireland found that the average wholesale price of electricity in January fell to €99.90 per megawatt-hour
<p>Power generation from wind farms reduced during the month of February compared to the same period last year - leading to more gas being needed. Picture: Patrick Browne</p>

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Lower wind speeds lead to drop in power generation from wind turbines and surge in gas usage
<p>More than 200 suppliers, representing 70% of Apple's direct manufacturing spending, have committed to using clean power such as wind or solar for all Apple production, Apple said.</p>

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Apple pledges to back new solar and wind projects in Europe  
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The cost of switching off Russian gas keeps on rising
Ukraine war puts spotlight on Ireland's clean energy future        

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Ukraine war puts spotlight on Ireland's clean energy future        
Irish Examiner view: ESB made a costly mistake with this windfarm

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Irish Examiner view: ESB made a costly mistake with this windfarm
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BP to embark on costly venture to meet its target of becoming one of the world’s largest renewable power generators

Mon, 10 Aug, 2020

Simon Coveney eyes offshore windfarms
Simon Coveney eyes offshore windfarms

Ireland has reached a point where large scale wind- farms are not acceptable to communities, according to Housing Minister Simon Coveney.

Fri, 10 Mar, 2017

Future of wind power is at sea
Future of wind power is at sea

THE&nbsp;acknowledgement&nbsp;yesterday, by Planning Minister Simon Coveney, that we have reached a point where large-scale&nbsp;windfarms&nbsp;are not acceptable is very welcome, but it would be even more so had he had not used the wriggle room qualifier &ldquo;large-scale&rdquo;.

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