Renewable energy in NI reaches record level
And for the first time renewable generation has consistently exceeded non-renewable generation since January.
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"The increasing level of renewable energy would help Northern Ireland move away from price volatility and towards more stable and fairer prices."
— Caoimhe Archibald , Politician
"The rising cost of fossil fuels globally was impacting negatively on both businesses and households."
— Caoimhe Archibald , Politician
"Increased levels of renewable electricity move us away from price volatility and towards more stable and fairer prices for the electricity we use."
— Caoimhe Archibald , Politician
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And for the first time renewable generation has consistently exceeded non-renewable generation since January.
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