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Wind Farms Powering Local Budgets | Cork News
Wind farms are powering local budgets across Ireland, with county councils raking in over 74 million euros in commercial rates last year — a five-million-euro jump. Kerry leads the way with over 11 million euros, nearly a fifth of its total revenue, while Offaly, Cork, and Mayo also see massive boosts. But the benefits extend beyond government coffers: communities near turbines are getting millions annually through mandatory community funds — two euros per megawatt hour — funding everything from playgrounds to childcare centers, proving wind energy isn’t just clean power — it’s fueling local…
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