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As long as we've been tracking it, either Cork or Kerry has always been the #1 renewables producer on the island of Ireland. That finally changed in January 2026 🥇
Find out which county it was and much, much more in January's "Irish Grid Monthly". Available now to all our newsletter subscribers!
Find out which county it was and much, much more in January's "Irish Grid Monthly". Available now to all our newsletter subscribers!
Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 14% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 21% at 19:45. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 66% of demand. 0% of generation was exported, 20% of demand was met by imports.
February 9, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 14% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 21% at 19:45. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 66% of demand. 0% of generation was exported, 20% of demand was met by imports.
Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 15% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 30% at 01:15. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 59% of demand. 0% of generation was exported, 26% of demand was met by imports.
February 8, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 15% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 30% at 01:15. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 59% of demand. 0% of generation was exported, 26% of demand was met by imports.
Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 46% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 66% at 05:15. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 37% of demand. 1% of generation was exported, 18% of demand was met by imports.
February 7, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 46% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 66% at 05:15. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 37% of demand. 1% of generation was exported, 18% of demand was met by imports.
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As long as we've been tracking it, either Cork or Kerry has always been the #1 renewables producer on the island of Ireland. That finally changed in January 2026 🥇
Find out which county it was and much, much more in January's "Irish Grid Monthly". Available now to all our newsletter subscribers!
Find out which county it was and much, much more in January's "Irish Grid Monthly". Available now to all our newsletter subscribers!
February 3, 2026 at 10:31 AM
As long as we've been tracking it, either Cork or Kerry has always been the #1 renewables producer on the island of Ireland. That finally changed in January 2026 🥇
Find out which county it was and much, much more in January's "Irish Grid Monthly". Available now to all our newsletter subscribers!
Find out which county it was and much, much more in January's "Irish Grid Monthly". Available now to all our newsletter subscribers!
Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 69% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 83% at 02:45. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 30% of demand. 3% of generation was exported, 4% of demand was met by imports.
February 6, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 69% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 83% at 02:45. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 30% of demand. 3% of generation was exported, 4% of demand was met by imports.
Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 54% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 76% at 23:45. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 31% of demand. 0% of generation was exported, 15% of demand was met by imports.
February 5, 2026 at 8:26 AM
Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 54% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 76% at 23:45. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 31% of demand. 0% of generation was exported, 15% of demand was met by imports.
Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 72% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 91% at 04:15. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 29% of demand. 4% of generation was exported, 4% of demand was met by imports.
February 4, 2026 at 7:53 AM
Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 72% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 91% at 04:15. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 29% of demand. 4% of generation was exported, 4% of demand was met by imports.
As long as we've been tracking it, either Cork or Kerry has always been the #1 renewables producer on the island of Ireland. That finally changed in January 2026 🥇
Find out which county it was and much, much more in January's "Irish Grid Monthly". Available now to all our newsletter subscribers!
Find out which county it was and much, much more in January's "Irish Grid Monthly". Available now to all our newsletter subscribers!
February 3, 2026 at 10:31 AM
As long as we've been tracking it, either Cork or Kerry has always been the #1 renewables producer on the island of Ireland. That finally changed in January 2026 🥇
Find out which county it was and much, much more in January's "Irish Grid Monthly". Available now to all our newsletter subscribers!
Find out which county it was and much, much more in January's "Irish Grid Monthly". Available now to all our newsletter subscribers!
Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 75% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 90% at 00:45. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 30% of demand. 7% of generation was exported, 2% of demand was met by imports.
February 3, 2026 at 7:32 AM
Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 75% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 90% at 00:45. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 30% of demand. 7% of generation was exported, 2% of demand was met by imports.
Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 26% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 57% at 07:15. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 57% of demand. 1% of generation was exported, 17% of demand was met by imports.
February 2, 2026 at 7:38 AM
Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 26% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 57% at 07:15. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 57% of demand. 1% of generation was exported, 17% of demand was met by imports.
Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 17% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 26% at 06:45. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 58% of demand. 0% of generation was exported, 24% of demand was met by imports.
February 1, 2026 at 8:29 AM
Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 17% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 26% at 06:45. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 58% of demand. 0% of generation was exported, 24% of demand was met by imports.
Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 43% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 74% at 06:15. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 46% of demand. 2% of generation was exported, 12% of demand was met by imports.
January 31, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 43% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 74% at 06:15. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 46% of demand. 2% of generation was exported, 12% of demand was met by imports.
Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 63% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 76% at 03:15. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 42% of demand. 5% of generation was exported, 1% of demand was met by imports.
January 30, 2026 at 8:20 AM
Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 63% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 76% at 03:15. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 42% of demand. 5% of generation was exported, 1% of demand was met by imports.
Our 2025 review is now open to all 📊
How did the Irish grid improve over the past 12 months, and where can it do better? We dived into the generation, demand, availability, and pricing data to identify 10 key indicators to watch in 2026 🔍
www.greencollective.io/post/annual-...
How did the Irish grid improve over the past 12 months, and where can it do better? We dived into the generation, demand, availability, and pricing data to identify 10 key indicators to watch in 2026 🔍
www.greencollective.io/post/annual-...
A Year in Review: The Irish Grid in 2025
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January 29, 2026 at 9:33 AM
Our 2025 review is now open to all 📊
How did the Irish grid improve over the past 12 months, and where can it do better? We dived into the generation, demand, availability, and pricing data to identify 10 key indicators to watch in 2026 🔍
www.greencollective.io/post/annual-...
How did the Irish grid improve over the past 12 months, and where can it do better? We dived into the generation, demand, availability, and pricing data to identify 10 key indicators to watch in 2026 🔍
www.greencollective.io/post/annual-...
Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 61% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 71% at 05:45. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 41% of demand. 2% of generation was exported, 1% of demand was met by imports.
January 29, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 61% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 71% at 05:45. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 41% of demand. 2% of generation was exported, 1% of demand was met by imports.
Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 69% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 86% at 03:45. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 32% of demand. 4% of generation was exported, 3% of demand was met by imports.
January 28, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 69% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 86% at 03:45. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 32% of demand. 4% of generation was exported, 3% of demand was met by imports.
Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 54% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 90% at 05:45. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 44% of demand. 6% of generation was exported, 8% of demand was met by imports.
January 27, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 54% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 90% at 05:45. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 44% of demand. 6% of generation was exported, 8% of demand was met by imports.
Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 30% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 48% at 00:45. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 51% of demand. 0% of generation was exported, 19% of demand was met by imports.
January 26, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 30% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 48% at 00:45. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 51% of demand. 0% of generation was exported, 19% of demand was met by imports.
Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 54% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 80% at 06:45. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 36% of demand. 4% of generation was exported, 14% of demand was met by imports.
January 25, 2026 at 9:13 AM
Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 54% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 80% at 06:45. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 36% of demand. 4% of generation was exported, 14% of demand was met by imports.
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We've spent the New Year selecting 10 takeaways that best represent the key changes and trends affecting the Irish electricity grid in 2025. Key takeaways 1-3: flatlining renewables to demand ratio, increasing imports via interconnectors, and wind dispatch down. (1/3)
January 19, 2026 at 10:24 AM
We've spent the New Year selecting 10 takeaways that best represent the key changes and trends affecting the Irish electricity grid in 2025. Key takeaways 1-3: flatlining renewables to demand ratio, increasing imports via interconnectors, and wind dispatch down. (1/3)
Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 48% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 72% at 00:45. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 43% of demand. 1% of generation was exported, 10% of demand was met by imports.
January 24, 2026 at 8:19 AM
Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 48% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 72% at 00:45. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 43% of demand. 1% of generation was exported, 10% of demand was met by imports.
Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 18% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 25% at 01:45. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 58% of demand. 0% of generation was exported, 24% of demand was met by imports.
January 23, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 18% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 25% at 01:45. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 58% of demand. 0% of generation was exported, 24% of demand was met by imports.
Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 44% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 64% at 06:15. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 44% of demand. 0% of generation was exported, 12% of demand was met by imports.
January 22, 2026 at 8:41 AM
Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 44% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 64% at 06:15. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 44% of demand. 0% of generation was exported, 12% of demand was met by imports.
Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 64% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 79% at 06:45. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 36% of demand. 2% of generation was exported, 2% of demand was met by imports.
January 21, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 64% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 79% at 06:45. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 36% of demand. 2% of generation was exported, 2% of demand was met by imports.
Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 25% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 55% at 01:15. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 59% of demand. 0% of generation was exported, 16% of demand was met by imports.
January 20, 2026 at 7:50 AM
Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 25% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 55% at 01:15. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 59% of demand. 0% of generation was exported, 16% of demand was met by imports.