Wind power generation at Irish power stations

New record for Irish Wind Generation!

A record 4,629MW of wind power was generated in Ireland on 6th December 2023. This post from the ElectroRoute Trading team provides insights into the weather and system conditions that

Wind power in Ireland

OverviewCapacity GrowthDrivers of wind power expansionState financial supportOffshore wind powerCurrent trendsControversyEnvironmental Impact and Greenhouse gases

As of 2021, the island of Ireland had 5,585 MW of installed wind power capacity, with 4,309 MW in the Republic of Ireland. In 2020, wind provided over 86% of Ireland''s renewable electricity and generated 36.3% of Ireland''s electricity demand, one of the highest percentages globally. In 2023, Wind Energy Ireland confirmed that wind farms provided 35 per cent of Ireland and Northern Ireland''s electricity in 2023, totalling a r

Wind farms provided a third of country''s power in 2025

New figures published today show that Irish wind farms provided a third of the island of Ireland''s electricity in 2025.

Wind power in Ireland

As of 2021, the island of Ireland had 5,585 MW of installed wind power capacity, with 4,309 MW in the Republic of Ireland.

Record set for wind power generation in 2023: Irish wind farms reduce

Wind Energy Ireland confirmed that wind farms provided 35% of Ireland and Northen Ireland''s electricity in 2023, totalling a record breaking 13,725 gigawatt-hours (GWh).

Latest Wind Energy Stats

The latest facts and figures about wind energy in Ireland.

Wind Energy Resources In Ireland | SEAI GIS Maps

A map of Ireland''s wind energy resources providing detailed information on wind speeds and current windfarms across the country.

Irish Wind Farms Record Best Ever June Power Generation

The latest monthly report from Wind Energy Ireland (WEI) highlights the strongest June on record for wind generation, coupled with a notable impact on consumer costs.

Ireland surpasses 5,000 MW of onshore wind capacity

The 150 MW of new capacity added in 2025 highlights the country''s growing potential to power homes and businesses with clean, affordable energy. Wind farms delivered around 13,634 GWh of electricity across

Annual Report 2024 Ireland

o Assess electricity generation, storage and services technologies for inclusion in power sector portfolios based on their performance against economic, technical, environmental and social criteria in the Irish context.

Irish wind farms provided a third of our power in 2025

Onshore wind capacity exceeds 5,000MW, driving Ireland''s transition to an energy independent electrostate powered by clean, affordable, Irish energy. Irish wind farms provided a third of the island of