The IWEA says the campaign, called ‘The Power to Power Ourselves’, highlights that Ireland is one of the best placed countries in the world to harness locally-produced renewable energy.

The association says a “staggering 85% of our energy needs come from imports” with the remaining 15% produced domestically.

The IWEA has launched an online, film and TV advert to give a better understanding of the real potential of the country to power itself.

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