The Aran Islands could be entirely powered by wind and wave energy in the future, it has been claimed.According to the Press Association, the Government is to fund a feasibility study to investigate whether electricity, heat and transport needs can be be supplied by renewables.
A 12-month pilot project, which is jointly commissioned by the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs and Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI), is to focus on Inis Mor, Inis Meain and Inis Oirr.
