Ireland Maximizing Green Energy
Ireland Online reports that the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Noel Dempsey, announced his plan to make renewable energy contribute 15% to total electricity in Ireland by 2010. The project will cut down dependence on fuel by four million barrels each year, create 1,950 new jobs and bring the renewable energy percentage up from 5% to 15% contribution. Wind power will account for 98% of the renewable energy generated and the renewable energy capacity will grow from 860MW to 1,469MW, enough power for one million homes.