Wind power in Ireland

As of July 2007 there are 67 wind energy projects in operation in the Republic of Ireland, with a total installed capacity of 794.5 Megawatts.

Motivation

The European Union's 2001 RES-E directive addressed a target to Ireland of producing 13.2 % of its electricity needs through renewable energy sources. The Irish Government's report on Policy Consideration for Renewable Electricity to 2010 estimated that the Republic will need approximately 1,432 MW of renewable energy production by the end of 2009 to meet this target. In the report an estimated 1100 MW was expected to be supplied by wind farms. Considering the current levels of wind generated electricity, it appears this target will be met. Phase 2 of the Arklow Bank Wind Park would provide an additional 495 MW, but as yet construction has not yet begun.

See also

• List of wind farms
• Renewable energy
• Category:Wind farms in the Republic of Ireland
• Wind
• Wind farm
• Wind power
• Wind turbine
• Windmill
• World energy resources and consumption
• Category:Wind power by country

External links

• www.sei.ie - Sustainable Energy Ireland, Ireland's national energy agency.