Moneypoint

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Moneypoint is Ireland's biggest electricity generation station. It is located on the River Shannon near Kilrush, County Clare and was constructed at a cost of more than £700m, in one of the largest capital projects in the history of the Irish State. The station operates largely on coal, making it unique in the context of Irish electricity production. Capable of meeting around 40% of customer demand across the country.