Wind energy provided more than 36% of the country's electricity last year, according to Wind Energy Ireland – which makes us number one in the world for the share of electricity demand met by onshore wind.  For more on this Shane spoke to Dr David Connolly, CEO of Wind Energy Ireland.

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