Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 March 2015
948. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide details of the carbon footprint of a wind turbine, for example, Turbine No. 1 on the Mount Lucas Wind Farm in County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11575/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraIt is not possible to provide a precise measurement of the carbon footprint of any individual wind turbine, taking into account the transport, materials and installation process involved as this is dependent on a number of factors, including the sourcing of the turbine, the nature of the development site and access to it.
I would refer the Deputy to the website of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) for further information in relation to the low carbon benefits of renewables (including wind energy) by comparison to fossil fuels.
