Irish firms expect to generate higher proportion of their own energy needs in coming years 

Irish organisations expect to be generating 38% of their total energy on site by 2028, up from 29% today, research found

Of the Irish organisations surveyed, 55% have already adopted solar panels, 52% have adopted battery storage units, while 47% have implemented energy efficiency systems.

Irish firms are expecting to generate a greater proportion of their own energy needs on-site over the coming years, as price volatility and the need to comply with net-zero climate targets make it more of an attractive option, research by Bord-Gáis owner Centrica shows.

The research found Irish organisations expect to be generating 38% of their total energy on site by 2028, up from 29% today, which the company said would help address resilience challenges.