asked the Minister for Energy the amount of money spent per year over the last ten years in the research and development of (a) wind energy (b) wave and tidal energy and (c) other alternative forms of electricity generation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Research and Development.
100.
Information is only available relating to State expenditure in the area of research and development of alternative sources of energy for the years 1980 to 1987 inclusive and this data is set out in tabular form below.
|
Energy Form |
In '000 IR Punts |
|||||||
|
1980 |
1981 |
1982 |
1983 |
1984 |
1985 |
1986 |
1987 |
|
|
Wind Energy |
122 |
990 |
296 |
235 |
220 |
189 |
114 |
52 |
|
Ocean, Tidal and Small Hydro |
254 |
237 |
649 |
133 |
150 |
70 |
73 |
13 |
Source: 1980-1986
"Energy Research, Development and Demonstration Projects Inventory" Annual Reports prepared by the National Board for Science and Technology.
Source: 1987
Publication same title published by Eolas.