Demand for gas fell by 7% in 2023 as wind energy continued to rise

Gas accounted for 47% of electricity generation during 2023 compared to the 39% from wind energy. Picture Denis Minihane.

Overall demand for gas decreased by 7% during 2023, with significant drops seen in the retail sector and in homes, as electricity generated from wind energy continued to rise, Gas Networks Ireland has said.

Throughout the entire year, 47% of all electricity produced was generated from gas, down from 48% in 2022 while wind’s overall contribution to the grid increased from 34% to 39%.