Wind energy

Wind Energy Ireland maintains that the refusal rate for projects by An Bord Pleanála has increased significantly in recent months due to anti-wind County Development Plans.

Gas remained the largest energy source in Ireland throughout August, generating 37% of the country’s electricity, compared with 34% generated by wind.

73% of energy professionals believe market uncertainty is the biggest barrier to financing new renewable technologies in Ireland, followed by planning challenges, according to new survey results.

Just two wind turbines in the entire country have been granted planning permission in the past six months, according to Wind Energy Ireland.

Stephen Robb runs through some of the key renewables news stories of the week.

This week’s brief runs though the latest news in the renewables industry including an overhaul to gas markets, 2030 energy target overshoot and solar farm appeals

The rise of anti-wind farm sentiment is impacting the number of successful planning appeals according to the lobby group, Wind Energy Ireland