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Special Report Europe 2020 - Directive sparks a surge in expectation - Irish eyes are smiling with the targets at their mercy

With electricity generation playing the biggest part in meeting Ireland's target under the EU renewable energy directive, wind power is set for a starring role in the country's energy scene over the next decade. The directive requires renewable energy sources to supply 16% of the country's energy by 2020, up from 3.1% in 2005. Much of the policy to achieve this is already in place. Table: Renewables development up to 2020. The table lists wind MW, other RES MW and total MW operating, contracted to connect, outstanding connection offers and Gate 3 and other projects.