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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.
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.
Renewable energy met only 16% of total energy demand in 2024, falling short of the EU’s 43% 2030 target.
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.
Though renewables supplied 41% of electricity, largely from wind and imports, and solar generation surged 70%, fossil fuel dependence persists.
SEAI warns urgent action is needed on renewables, grid upgrades, public transport, and home retrofits to meet climate targets.
El progreso de Irlanda en materia de energía limpia se desaceleró en 2024, con las energías renovables satisfaciendo solo el 16% de la demanda total de energía, muy por debajo del objetivo de la UE de 43% para 2030.