A success story - Wind energy

DURING stormy weather like this, it is easy to understand the power of nature.

It is also possible to see how it can be harnessed in a positive, uplifting way — though those struggling to repel flood waters might wait for another opportunity to celebrate nature’s bounty.

Nevertheless, the report from Vayu, the Irish gas and electricity supplier backed by mining giant Glencore, that nearly a quarter of our electricity demand — 23% — is now satisfied through wind energy, is to be welcomed. Wind generation reached a peak of 2,514 megawatts on January 7, when it accounted for over 48% of demand.