Jul 15, 2025
Irish wind power sets a new record for June.
Wind generation in Ireland reached a record high for June, according to a report from Wind Energy Ireland (WEI). The report indicated that wind farms met 30% of electricity demand in June, a slight increase compared to June 2024, making it a record month also for solar energy. Electricity demand rose modestly from 3019GWh to 3151GWh compared to the same month last year.
WEI's CEO Noel Cunniffe noted that members supplied nearly one-third of Ireland's electricity in the first half of 2025, marking a strong month for renewable energy. He emphasized the role of wind farms in reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels and enhancing energy security. Cunniffe highlighted the importance of accelerating the establishment of new wind and solar farms to lessen dependence on fossil fuels and financially benefit consumers.
Additionally, WEI revealed that the average wholesale electricity price fell to €95.21 for the fifth consecutive month, the first time it dropped below €100 this year and the lowest since April 2024. On days with the most wind, the cost per megawatt-hour was €67.15, compared to €115.06 on days reliant on fossil fuels.
Cunniffe remarked on the critical nature of affordability for Irish households and businesses, stating that renewable energy has saved consumers nearly €1 billion since 2000, according to Baringa's research. He stressed that each wind turbine and solar panel contributes to lowering wholesale prices and increasing clean energy supply.
Data from Green Collective showed that Kerry wind farms produced the most electricity last month, generating 105GWh, about 11% of the national output, followed by Cork (83GWh), Mayo (65GWh), Galway (64GWh), and Offaly (61GWh). Cunniffe mentioned that last year, wind farms in Kerry, Cork, and Mayo helped Ireland save over €1.2 billion in gas expenses by keeping funds local.
To support economic growth, he called for faster wind farm development and committed to collaborating with the Government on this initiative. The report confirmed that wind energy generated 939GWh in June, up from 771GWh in the same month the previous year. The findings are based on EirGrid’s SCADA data, market data from ElectroRoute, and wind generation data from Green Collective.
WEI's CEO Noel Cunniffe noted that members supplied nearly one-third of Ireland's electricity in the first half of 2025, marking a strong month for renewable energy. He emphasized the role of wind farms in reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels and enhancing energy security. Cunniffe highlighted the importance of accelerating the establishment of new wind and solar farms to lessen dependence on fossil fuels and financially benefit consumers.
Additionally, WEI revealed that the average wholesale electricity price fell to €95.21 for the fifth consecutive month, the first time it dropped below €100 this year and the lowest since April 2024. On days with the most wind, the cost per megawatt-hour was €67.15, compared to €115.06 on days reliant on fossil fuels.
Cunniffe remarked on the critical nature of affordability for Irish households and businesses, stating that renewable energy has saved consumers nearly €1 billion since 2000, according to Baringa's research. He stressed that each wind turbine and solar panel contributes to lowering wholesale prices and increasing clean energy supply.
Data from Green Collective showed that Kerry wind farms produced the most electricity last month, generating 105GWh, about 11% of the national output, followed by Cork (83GWh), Mayo (65GWh), Galway (64GWh), and Offaly (61GWh). Cunniffe mentioned that last year, wind farms in Kerry, Cork, and Mayo helped Ireland save over €1.2 billion in gas expenses by keeping funds local.
To support economic growth, he called for faster wind farm development and committed to collaborating with the Government on this initiative. The report confirmed that wind energy generated 939GWh in June, up from 771GWh in the same month the previous year. The findings are based on EirGrid’s SCADA data, market data from ElectroRoute, and wind generation data from Green Collective.