Renewables provided over half Northern Ireland's electricity in 2022, data shows

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Onshore wind farm located in the mountains of Northern Ireland | Credit: iStock
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Onshore wind farm located in the mountains of Northern Ireland | Credit: iStock

Official data shows 51 per cent of Northern Ireland's power consumption came from renewables last year, but RenewableNI warns investment in clean power is stalling

More than half the electricity used in Northern Ireland last year came from renewables, marking the highest level for a calendar year since records began 10 years ago, official data released yesterday...

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