Irish Examiner View: Answer blowing in the wind

Eirwind, a UCC-led consortium on offshore renewable energy, is due to publish a 30-year strategy this week. File photo

THE thrust for alternative and renewable sources of energy in Ireland appears to be unstoppable. 

From earth (heat pumps), wind and fire in the form of solar energy, the momentum is gathering apace. Apart from its obvious benefit to the planet, harnessing these renewables could make us self-sufficient in energy and obviate the need to import billions of Euros worth of fossil fuels - a win-win for Irish industry.