Wind energy accounted for over third of electricity used here last year

Just over a third of Irish electricity was generated by wind last year.

In total 34 per cent of power came from wind farms, up four points on 2021.

According to an analysis from energy consultants Baringa, it resulted in Irish consumers not having to pay 2 billion euro for gas last year.

The exchequer also saved 340 million euro which would have been spent on carbon credits for the gas.

CEO of Wind Energy Ireland Noel Cunniffe, said significant progress has been made but there is still a long way to go to in order to reach 2030 targets.