16/06/2009

Wind Energy To Create 10,500 Jobs

Over 10,500 jobs could be created in the wind energy sector by 2020, according to a study by the consultancy firm Deloitte.

The study says up to €15bn could be invested in the construction and development of wind-energy projects.

It says more than €5bn of this could be retained in the Irish economy.

(BMcC)

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