Ireland should transform itself into one of Europe’s first “electrostates” by 2030 and power the country with secure, affordable, and home-grown electricity, a conference will hear on Wednesday. Senior policymakers, electricity system leaders, developers, investors, and innovators will attend the conference, as it explores measures to accelerate the deployment of wind energy across the country. As part of a strategy to be unveiled at its conference, Wind Energy Ireland said delivering wind power at scale on and offshore, and accelerating the transition to a resilient, electrified economy would be key in making Ireland energy independent and help it meet its emissions cut targets. If we get this right, Ireland can deliver cleaner, more affordable electricity, strengthen our competitiveness, and secure the foundations for our future. "The decisions we take now will shape Ireland’s energy system for decades to come."

Source: Irish Examiner January 21, 2026 22:22 UTC