Wind farm guidelines ‘could add €3bn to national electricity bill’

New draft guidelines for the construction of wind farms could add up to €3bn to the national electricity bill, the CEO of the industry’s representative body said.
Wind farm guidelines ‘could add €3bn to national electricity bill’
Mon, 24 Feb, 2020 - 07:15
Mick Clifford

A view of some of the turbines already constructed. Pic. Gerry Faughnan
A view of some of the turbines already constructed. Pic. Gerry Faughnan

New draft guidelines for the construction of wind farms could add up to €3bn to the national electricity bill, the CEO of the industry’s representative body said.

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