Alternative energy sources in Ireland

Currently, the Irish are energy independence and further develop their robust economy through research and development of alternative energy sources. At the time of this writing, nearly 90% of Ireland's energy needs are met through imports — the highest level of foreign product dependence. This is a very dangerous situation, and has addressed the need to develop alternative energy sources in Ireland. Ireland also strives to maintain and rejuvenate the naturally beautiful environment and atmosphere through alternative energy. The EU has to reduce emissions of sulphur and nitrogen oxide for all Member States. Green energy is needed to achieve these goals. Hydroelectric power has been used in Ireland in some areas since the 1930s and has proven to be very effective, but more of it must be installed. Ireland also need to use the power of waves of the Atlantic Ocean to the West Coast is a potential energy supply that nation is important.

Ireland actually has the ability to be an exporter of energy and not so strongly depends on import of energy of the nation. This energy potential is significant wind, waves and biomass production of alternative energy Ireland capabilities. Ireland could become a supplier of electricity are waves of biomass fuel energy in mainland Europe and, as they say, "make a killing". Currently Ireland most closely oriented towards the point where it could lead to a 15% of electricity through wind farms in the country by the Government as a national goal achieved by 2010. But universities and research institutes, public servants in Ireland have said ocean wave energy technology will be a true driving force for the country's economy and one that would greatly help to Ireland. A testing ground for the development of ocean wave energy has been established in Ireland, less than two miles off the coast of County Galway Bay Spideal. This wave of experimental Ocean, use of the site is known as "Wavebob". The most energetic waves in the world are located off the West coast of Ireland, said Irish Marine Institute, the Director-General, Dr Peter Heffernan. Only new technology on the power of the ocean and Ireland has a chance to become the market leader in this sector.David Taylor, Director of the initiative for sustainable energy, or SEI, explains that the SEI is committed to innovation in the renewable energy sector. wave energy is a promising new share of renewable energy sources that could one day make a significant contribution to Ireland's electricity mix, thus further reducing our dependence on fossil fuels.

Padraig Walsh, President of the IFA, says that with the closure of the beet industry, an increasing number of Irish land resources become available for alternative uses including bio-energy production.Renewable energy today, are only 2% of the total energy consumption in Ireland.In terms of agricultural crops for the future of energy will have only if they provide economic returns on investment and employment and the prospects for a secure future. at present, the return of energy crops is modest and impedes the development of biomass energy industry needs to be further explored.