June sunshine brings new solar records as renewables met 38% of energy demand in June

Renewable energy met almost 38% of Ireland’s demand in June, according to electricity grid operator EirGrid, with another new record for solar production set in the month.

Renewable energy met almost 38% of Ireland’s demand in June, according to electricity grid operator EirGrid, with another new record for solar production set in the month.

Some 30% of total electricity needs were met by wind power during the month, with a further 5% coming from solar over the month, and 2.5% coming from other renewables. Gas was the single largest source of electricity generation in June at 36%, with imports at 23%.