Wind Energy

Europe generated almost 18% of its electricity by wind and solar last year, while China, India and the US were all above the global average of 8%, according to a new report.

The country doesn’t yet have any offshore wind farms but officials have set out a plan to make it the largest operator of offshore wind in the Baltic Sea by 2050.

The wind farm is estimated to provide enough energy to power almost two million homes and save three million tonnes of CO2 emissions every year.

The wind farm is estimated to generate $3m in community revenue to benefit school districts, the local hospital and a community college.

The manufacturer will supply, install and commission 12 turbines.

The one turbine, 2.5 megawatt facility will be based in Wales and is set to come online next year.

The site in Victoria will have a total of 104 turbines when complete.

Wind provided almost half of Ireland’s power in the first quarter, according to a new report.

Quarterly renewables share has never previously exceeded 40% of total electricity generation, according to the BEIS report.

The wind farm once finished, could power more than 1.2 million homes with green energy.