Wind turbines versus tourism: Battle lines drawn ahead of Kerry Development Plan

Kerry has over 350 wind turbines and already produces around 740 MW of electricity, or just under one fifth of the entire country’s wind energy.
Wind turbines versus tourism: Battle lines drawn ahead of Kerry Development Plan

Wind energy is set to become a major battleground in the new Kerry County Development Plan.

The subject has attracted more submissions than any other issues in the first public consultation for the development plan, with tourist bodies saying big turbines are not compatible with the county’s main industry, tourism.

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