According to a report, the irish government has committed that 80% of Ireland’s energy will be renewable by 2030, with an estimated 50% being generated by wind. Reportedly, wind speeds along the Atlantic coast make it suitable for wind farming. According to the report, a €1.5 billion offshore wind farm planned for Connemara, County Galway is estimated to power 350,000 homes but opponents are concerned about the impact on tourism and fishing.
According to reports, wind turbines usually produce so called broadband noise described as a swishing sound, some can also produce a tonal hum and studies show contamination can build up.