Ireland 'lagging behind' in producing wind energy

Ireland is seriously lagging behind the rest of Europe in harnessing power through wind energy, according to Airtricity Chief Executive, Eddie O'Connor.

Ireland 'lagging behind' in producing wind energy

Ireland is seriously lagging behind the rest of Europe in harnessing power through wind energy, according to Airtricity Chief Executive, Eddie O'Connor.

Despite having the best conditions for wind generation in Europe, Ireland's renewable energy production is at such low levels that it corresponds to only 1% of the German level, 3% of Spain’s and 6% of Denmark’s.

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