Call for Ireland to transform into EU's first 'electrostate'

'An electrostate means energy independence, cleaner air in our towns and cities, homes that are warmer, cheaper to run, and ready for the future, stronger communities, and infrastructure that is built to last, not short-term fixes.' File picture

Ireland should transform itself into one of Europe’s first “electrostates” by 2030 and power the country with secure, affordable, and home-grown electricity, a conference will hear on Wednesday.

Wind Energy Ireland's annual conference in Dublin will hear its advocates argue that the country has world-class wind resources that should be deployed at scale to boost our path to energy independence and drive sustainable economic growth.