Economic and Investment Outlook
Ireland Energy: Fossil fuels prevalent
Irelands energy mix is reliant on fossil fuels but renewables share to increase by 2030
Oil accounts for the largest share of Irelands energy mix.
Transport accounted for 63% of oil use in 2021
Peat, 1.7%
Wastes Non-
Coal, 2.4%
Renewables,
4.3%
Renewable,
0.5%
Electricity,
21.9%
Electricity production has become more renewables based
but still far from Climate Action Plan aim of 80% by 2030
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
Oil, 51.7%
0%
Wind energy
generated 34% of the
total electricity used in
Ireland in 2022
Gas, 17.5%
Natural Gas
Renewables (total)
Wind
Peat
Coal
Gníomhaireacht Bainistíochta an Chisteáin Náisiúnta
National Treasury Management Agency
Source: SEAI, Climate Action Plan, EU Renewable Energy Directive, Gas Networks Ireland
Waste (non-renewables) accounted for 0% (2005) and <1% (2019) of electricity production
2005 2020
Oil
Electricity imports (net)
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