Wind energy projects stalled by 'not fit for purpose' planning system

Wind Energy Ireland said An Bord Pleanála rejected planning applications for a further eight wind farms in the first half of this year, with 30 projects still in the system awaiting a decision.

Just four wind energy projects were approved by An Bord Pleanála in the first half of this year, far short of the amount needed to keep Ireland on track with climate action targets, it has been claimed.

Lobby group Wind Energy Ireland said only a quarter of the wind energy projects needed in the first half of 2024 were approved, with revisions to county development plans also putting several projects at risk.