Ireland’s wind farms kept the energy flowing in June, supplying 30% of the country’s electricity needs — a small but meaningful increase from the same time last year.

According to Wind Energy Ireland’s latest report, overall electricity demand in June rose slightly to 3,151 gigawatt-hours (GWh), up from 3,019 GWh compared to June 2024. At the same time, wind energy generation jumped to 939 GWh — a solid rise from 771 GWh a year ago.

“This was a strong month for renewable energy in Ireland,” said Noel Cunniffe, CEO of Wind Energy Ireland. “Nearly one-third of the country’s electricity during the first half of 2025 came from wind power. If we can keep building more wind and solar farms, we’ll cut our need for imported fossil fuels and help lower costs for everyone.”

And speaking of costs — there’s more good news. The average wholesale electricity price dropped for the fifth month in a row, down to €95.21 per megawatt hour. That’s the first time prices have dipped below €100 this year and the lowest we’ve seen since April 2024.

Not surprisingly, windy days helped bring those prices down even further. On days with the most wind power, electricity cost just €67.15 per megawatt hour. But on days when fossil fuels were doing the heavy lifting, the cost shot up to €115.06.

“Affordability really matters to Irish families and businesses,” Cunniffe said. “Every time a wind turbine spins or a solar panel soaks up the sun, it helps reduce prices and boosts our supply of clean, homegrown energy.”

The report also highlights how different counties contributed to Ireland’s wind power. Kerry led the way last month, generating 105 GWh — about 11% of the total wind energy produced. Cork followed with 83 GWh, then Mayo (65 GWh), Galway (64 GWh), and Offaly (61 GWh).

Cunniffe pointed out that wind farms like those in Kerry, Cork, and Mayo helped Ireland save over €1.2 billion on gas last year. “Instead of sending that money abroad to buy gas, we kept it here — supporting Irish jobs, communities, and businesses.”

Looking ahead, he said the focus now is on speeding up the rollout of new wind farms: “To meet the needs of our growing economy, we need to move faster. We’re ready to work with the Government to make that happen.”