Eirgrid warns of record-breaking demand for electricity 

Ireland's all-time record demand for electricity in Ireland was broken twice in the past week.

Ireland’s electric grid can become vulnerable when the overall generation of electricity from renewable sources is low due to factors such as weather. File Picture: David Creedon / Anzenberger

The all-time record for demand for electricity in Ireland was broken twice in the past week.

Eirgrid, the company which runs Ireland's national grid says electricity Consumption levels climbed to 5,357 Megawatts - a 245 MW increase on the previous record set last Thursday