Irish wind supplied a third of electricity in 2025 as capacity tops 5GW
Irish wind farms generated around one third of the island''s electricity in 2025, according to Wind Energy Ireland''s annual wind energy report. The industry body said installed onshore wind
Irish wind farms provided a third of our power in 2025
Onshore wind capacity exceeds 5,000MW, driving Ireland''s transition to an energy independent electrostate powered by clean, affordable, Irish energy. Irish wind farms provided a third
Minister O''Brien highlights Ireland''s significant renewable electricity
"Ireland has made huge progress in our journey to renewable energy. Wind power supplied approximately one third of national electricity demand in 2024, with renewables accounting
Wind farms provided a third of country''s power in 2025
New figures published today show that Irish wind farms provided a third of the island of Ireland''s electricity in 2025.
Wind Farms Generate One Third Of National Power In 2025
In 2025, Irish wind farms generated a third of the country''s electricity, with Kerry leading production. The report highlights the need for a stronger grid and energy storage.
Wind power in Ireland
OverviewCapacity GrowthDrivers of wind power expansionState financial supportOffshore wind powerCurrent trendsControversyEnvironmental Impact and Greenhouse gases
As of 2021, the island of Ireland had 5,585 MW of installed wind power capacity, with 4,309 MW in the Republic of Ireland. In 2020, wind provided over 86% of Ireland''s renewable electricity and generated 36.3% of Ireland''s electricity demand, one of the highest percentages globally. In 2023, Wind Energy Ireland confirmed that wind farms provided 35 per cent of Ireland and Northern Ireland''s electricity in 2023, totalling a r
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In 2023 wind farms saved 4.44 million tonnes of carbon or around 63 per cent of all total avoided emissions that year. Wind farms are saving nearly twice as much in carbon emissions as every
Powering Ireland''s Energy Future – Analysis
This report assesses the outlook for Ireland''s energy security to 2035, drawing on international experience and detailed power system modelling developed with EirGrid, Ireland''s
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This report, published jointly by Energy Storage Ireland and the Irish Wind Energy Association, shows how a strong electricity grid and new low-carbon technologies are essential to achieving the 70 per
Ireland''s Energy Status in 2025: Progress, Challenges, and What''s
This article explores the current energy status in Ireland, with insights into renewable progress, fossil fuel dependence, infrastructure pressures, and what the future holds.
Wind power in Ireland
As of 2021, the island of Ireland had 5,585 MW of installed wind power capacity, with 4,309 MW in the Republic of Ireland.