Ireland leading the way in wind energy
Ireland is one of eight countries in the world that generates more than 30 per cent of its electricity from wind and solar, according to a report from an energy think tank.
Wind and solar generated 10.3 per cent of global electricity for the first time in 2021, according to the report by Ember. It also found that there are 50 countries that generate more than 10 per cent of their electricity from renewable sources, up from 43 in 2020.