Electricity from wind turbines is too volatile for load demands

On RTÉ TV’s Eco Eye programme on Tuesday, presenter Duncan Stewart talked about the future of electricity generation in Ireland.

Electricity from wind turbines is too volatile for load demands
Sat, 25 Jan, 2020 - 00:00

On RTÉ TV’s Eco Eye programme on Tuesday, presenter Duncan Stewart talked about the future of electricity generation in Ireland.

Mr Stewart visited several wind farms, including a huge facility in Co Galway (which produces more power than Galway can use), and discussed the pros and cons of wind turbine power generation.

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