Renewables provide almost half of December's power needs

Gas generation accounted for 38% of the electricity used, with 12% being imported via interconnection, 2% coming from coal, and the remaining 1% from other sources

Wind energy amounted to 1,287GWh over the month. Picture: iStock

Renewable sources provided a significant portion of all electricity used last month.

A report from the national grid operator EirGrid showed the majority of renewable electricity generated last month came from windfarms, accounting for over 40% of all electricity used in Ireland. Wind energy amounted to 1,287GWh over the month.