Irish wind hit a new peak output earlier this week with favourable weather conditions helping wind farms to supply almost 50% of electricity demand.

According to EirGird figures, wind power in the Republic reached the new high at tea time on Wednesday.
Wind output hit some 2035MWs or enough to meet 46% of the country’s electricity demand.

It is the first time that the country has broken the 2GW barrier. Weather conditions at the time were favourable as the tail end of the season’s first storm (Storm Barney) brought high winds throughout the country.

The Irish Wind Energy Association said the new record is a “milestone” for the onshore sector.