Use of wind power electricity ‘needs to double over next decade’

Electricity generated by wind power will need to more than double over the next 10 years if the Government’s green energy targets are to be met.

Wind power produces over 2,000 megawatts of electricity, with one megawatt roughly equivalent to the power needs of 1,000 homes.

However, Eirgrid said this needed to more than double to meet the 2020 target of 40% of electricity coming from renewable sources.