Irishtimes iconIrishtimesSep 22, 2026

Energy firms seek planning changes to allow onshore wind farms to run indefinitely

Limiting the operation of turbines to 20 to 25 years makes no sense, wind energy companies say

Energy firms seek planning changes to allow onshore wind farms to run indefinitely

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