According to the IEA, wind farms – mostly onshore – supplied 35% of the state’s electricity demand in 2025. Which makes it the second largest source after gas.
The turbines, however, have not become any more popular and continue to face objections. Earlier in October a 13-turbine project at Muingmore in North Mayo with a capacity of 86MW was rejected by Mayo County Council as in conflict with its Renewable Energy Strategy (RES).