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flag Ireland’s clean energy progress slowed in 2024, with renewables meeting just 16% of total energy demand, far below the EU’s 43% 2030 target.

flag Ireland’s clean energy transition is slowing despite progress in electricity generation, with oil and gas still powering 93% of transport and 90% of heating. flag Renewable energy met only 16% of total energy demand in 2024, falling short of the EU’s 43% 2030 target. flag Data centers drove a 10% annual rise in electricity use, accounting for 21% of national consumption, while emissions reductions lag behind the 5% annual drop needed to meet the 2030 goal. flag Though renewables supplied 41% of electricity, largely from wind and imports, and solar generation surged 70%, fossil fuel dependence persists. flag SEAI warns urgent action is needed on renewables, grid upgrades, public transport, and home retrofits to meet climate targets.

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