asked the Minister for Energy the generating capacity of each source of energy available to the Electricity Supply Board; and the percentage of each source which is at present being used by the board.
Written Answers. - ESB Generating Capacity.
37.
The information requested is being given in a tabular form which I am circulating in the Official Report and copies of which have been made available to the Deputy.
Energy Sources |
Plant Capacity M.W. (including installed plant in long-term storage) |
Energy Sources Load Factor |
% |
||
Hydro (conventional) |
220 |
41 |
Hydro (pumped storage) |
292 |
62(generating) |
69(pumping) |
||
Coal |
930 |
68 |
Peat |
475 |
51 |
Gas only |
385 |
24 |
Oil only |
1,040 |
11 |
Gas or oil |
1,075 |
Oil 3 |
Gas 24 |