Eirgrid report highlights energy challenges for Ireland beyond 2026

A wind farm outside Bantry, Co. Cork. Picture: David Creedon/Anzenberger

Ireland may not have enough electricity to meet demand by 2026, or even earlier.

A new report by Eirgrid says demand is expected to increase by as much as 50% over the next 10 years as new data centres are built, and more electric cars take to the roads.