Eirgrid

Wind dominates Irish electricity mix

EirGrid said it can now accommodate up to 75% of electricity generation from variable renewable sources at any given time and is aiming to raise this to 95%.

NEWS 18 May 2026

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Over one gigawatt of solar farms now generating power

NEWS 29 April 2026

49% of electricity in March generated by renewables

RENEWABLES 13 April 2026

Colm McCarthy: resourcing Ireland's water and electricity needs

VIEWPOINTS 17 December 2025

Contrasting renewables direction between ROI and NI

NEWS 8 December 2025

Energy security overlooked in focus to reduce GHG emissions

The Irish Academy of Engineering has published a scathing report into Ireland’s energy policy, outlining that the unrealistic drive to reduce emissions below zero is compromising energy security.

NEWS 1 January 1970

New private wires rules may spell opportunities for farmers

New rules allowing renewable electricity generators to connect directly to energy users may create new opportunities for farmers.

NEWS 1 January 1970

2030 emissions targets – set up to fail?

Delays in the planning system, limited grid capacity, connection hold-ups and sluggish policy development are now beginning to bite, according to the latest projections from the EPA.

RENEWABLES 1 January 1970

Optimise wild oat control in spring barley with Axial Pro

Axial Pro is the leading wild oat herbicide in spring barley, and has been for many years.

Eirgrid

Wind dominates Irish electricity mix

MOST READ STORIES

Over one gigawatt of solar farms now generating power

49% of electricity in March generated by renewables

Colm McCarthy: resourcing Ireland's water and electricity needs

Colm McCarthy: resourcing Ireland's water and electricity needs

Contrasting renewables direction between ROI and NI

Contrasting renewables direction between ROI and NI

Energy security overlooked in focus to reduce GHG emissions

New private wires rules may spell opportunities for farmers

2030 emissions targets – set up to fail?

Optimise wild oat control in spring barley with Axial Pro

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