Madam, - In his piece on behalf of the Irish Wind Energy Association, Paddy Teahon (Opinion & Analysis, March 31st) suggests that Ireland has one of the best wind resources in the world and that wind is the only credible option for achieving the target of deriving one third of our energy from renewable sources.
He highlights the main challenges confronting his industry including uncertain policies, moratoriums and planning restrictions. However, he completely fails to mention the greatest challenge of all - the uncertain supply of wind. At the time of writing, wind is supplying just 13mw out of a total demand of 3,885mw, that is 0.33 per cent of demand. Is the wind industry whistling in the wind or in the dark? - Yours, etc,
BRIAN FLANAGAN, Blackrock, Co Dublin.