Wind energy accounted for 32% of Eire’s electrical energy final month, marking a considerable improve of 25% in comparison with the identical month final 12 months.
That’s in response to Wind Vitality Eire’s newest month-to-month report, which suggests the second half of September noticed sturdy winds that powered Eire to its third consecutive record-breaking month in wind power era, following spectacular feats in July and August.
Over the primary 9 months of this 12 months, Irish wind farms collectively contributed 32% to the island’s electrical energy provide.
Furthermore, the typical wholesale electrical energy value in Eire per megawatt-hour witnessed a considerable drop, falling from €283.25 (£244.9) in September 2022 to €111.62 (£96.5) final month.
On days with excessive wind energy era, the typical value dipped even additional to €88.34 (£76.4), whereas it rose to €132.52 (£114.61) on days when fossil fuels performed a extra vital position.
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