Wind farms have generated more than a third of Ireland’s electricity so far this year

Prices on days with the most wind power led to the average cost of electricity falling

'Every time a wind turbine or solar panel is generating electricity, it’s reducing our reliance on imported fossil fuels,' said Justin Moran from Wind Energy Ireland. Photo: Stock image

Laura Lynott

Wind farms created 35pc of Ireland’s electricity supply in the first five months of this year.

The May Wind Energy Report from Wind Energy Ireland (WEI), highlighted how renewable energy had powered thousands of Irish homes and businesses.