Move to shore up electricity supply as move to renewables gathers pace

Figures from EirGrid show 43% of Ireland’s electricity last year came from renewable sources. The amount of electricity created by renewable sources rose from 36% in 2019, with wind generation accounting for the majority of the power. Picture: Larry Cummins.

Ireland’s electricity system was “extremely tight” this winter, the operator of the national electricity grid has said.

Steps are being made to ensure there is no supply interruption as the country moves towards more renewable sources, according to EirGrid's chief executive Mark Foley.