Wind Energy Accounts for 32% of Ireland’s Electricity in 2024, Amid Growing Wasted Energy Challenges

Wind energy provided 35% of Ireland’s electricity in October and accounted for 32% of the country’s electricity generation in the first 10 months of 2024, according to Wind Energy Ireland. Despite this significant contribution, the industry is grappling with an increasing issue of wasted energy. In 2023, wind generation in Ireland hit a record 13,725