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Ireland lags considerably in terms of wind and wave energy

The government and many experts have trumpeted the potential for renewable energy from Ireland’s wind and waves, which are of course in abundance. But in regional terms, Ireland lags considerably behind many of its European rivals. Kevin Thompstone wrote a key report on this for the Atlantic Economic Corridor and is a board member of the Shannon Chamber of Commerce.

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05.50 3 May 2023


Ireland lags considerably in terms of wind and wave energy



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05.50 3 May 2023


The government and many experts have trumpeted the potential for renewable energy from Ireland’s wind and waves, which are of course in abundance. But in regional terms, Ireland lags considerably behind many of its European rivals.

Kevin Thompstone wrote a key report on this for the Atlantic Economic Corridor and is a board member of the Shannon Chamber of Commerce.


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