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Andrew Cox, Joe Sanderson and Glyn Watson
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Northern Irish electricity company the Viridian Group has warned that the Republic of Ireland could face power shortages as new power plants are unlikely to be built in time to meet demand. The group urged the Irish government to build a large power station every two years if it is to meet the 5 per cent annual growth in demand.
PowerGen Renewables has called on the government to speed up the planning process for wind farm developments. Chris Morris, general manager of the wind farm company, told a parliamentary conference on renewable and sustainable energy that councils often fail to help developers in the face of local opposition.
All UK readers should find inserted with this issue a joint survey by SM and Visa International. It aims to gauge purchasing and supply professionals' opinions of the European currency on a range of supply issues ahead of its introduction on 1 January 2002.