Northern Ireland hits record 53% renewable electricity generation
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Northern Ireland hits record 53% renewable electricity generation

4 Sep 2026 · Originally published 4 Sep 2026 9/10 Original headline: Renewable energy in NI reaches record level
Over half of Northern Ireland's electricity was generated from renewable sources in the year to June, surpassing the previous record set in 2022. This shift towards wind and bioenergy is a significant step in the region's move away from fossil fuel price volatility as it works towards an 80% renewable target by 2030.
Source: r/GoodNewsUK Northern Ireland
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