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14% of wind energy lost in 2024 due to weak grid
Stephen Robb
Over the first 10 months of the year, 14% of wind energy production was wasted because of record levels of constraints on the electricity grid.
25 November 2024 News
Grid constraints mean 2024 will see reduction in wind generation
Wind Energy Ireland pointed out that despite 2023 being a record year for wind generation, this figure is expected to fall in 2024, partly due to the electricity grid not being strong enough.
28 October 2024 News
Why are Irish wind farms struggling to secure planning?
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 remains energy kingmaker in August
Gas remained the largest energy source in Ireland throughout August, generating 37% of the country’s electricity, compared with 34% generated by wind.
23 September 2024 Renewables
73% of energy professionals say market uncertainty a barrier to finance
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.
18 September 2024 News
Only two wind turbines granted permission in last six months
Just two wind turbines in the entire country have been granted planning permission in the past six months, according to Wind Energy Ireland.
9 September 2024 News
Renewable news: An Bord Pleanála staff, natural gas and Gort series 2
Stephen Robb runs through some of the key renewables news stories of the week.
28 August 2024 News
Renewables in brief: gas markets, solar appeals and the wind capital of Cork
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
14 August 2024 News
Anti-wind sentiment hits planning success
The rise of anti-wind farm sentiment is impacting the number of successful planning appeals according to the lobby group, Wind Energy Ireland
31 July 2024 Renewables
76 wind farms could shut due to outdated planning rules - WEI
Just because a wind farm’s planning permission has come to an end does not mean it cannot continue producing power, according to Wind Energy Ireland CEO Noel Cunniffe.
26 June 2024 News