Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 March 2019
425. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the most up to date figures on Ireland's energy mix, including percentages for the national provenance of energy in tabular form; the progress of Ireland in relation to 2020 and 2030 renewable energy targets including the current percentage of renewable energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10695/19]
View answerThe Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) is the official source of energy data for Ireland. They develop and maintain comprehensive National and sectoral statistics for energy production, transformation and end-use. According to their 'Energy in Ireland 2018 Report', the 2017 energy mix for Ireland was:
|
TPER Fuels |
2017 - ktoe |
2017- % share |
|
Coal |
1,099 |
7.6 |
|
Peat |
695 |
4.8 |
|
Oil |
6,948 |
48.0 |
|
Natural Gas |
4,315 |
29.8 |
|
Renewables (Total) |
1,347 |
9.3 |
|
Hydro |
59 |
0.4 |
|
Wind |
640 |
4.4 |
|
Biomass |
378 |
2.6 |
|
Other Renewables |
270 |
1.9 |
|
Wastes (NR) |
126 |
0.9 |
|
Electricity Imports |
-58 |
-0.4 |
|
Total |
14,473 |
Detailed information in relation to renewable energy is contained in their report Renewable Energy in Ireland (2019 report) published on 4 March 2019 which shows (2017 figures), inter alia,
- Overall renewable energy supply was 10.6% of gross final consumption. Ireland has a binding EU target of 16% by 2020.
- The share of renewable transport energy was 7.4%. Ireland has a binding EU target of 10% by 2020.
- The share of renewable heat (RES-H) was 6.9%. Ireland has a national target of 12% by 2020.
- The share of renewable electricity was 30.1%. Ireland has a national target of 40% by 2020.
- Almost 90% of our renewable energy comes from wind, solid biomass and liquid biofuels.
- There was 4.2 MtCO2 in avoided in 2017 which is equivalent to removing 70% of private cars off the road.
Copies of both reports are available on the SEAI website at www.seai.ie.
It is clear that we need to step up our ambition. The window for opportunity is closing and we must respond urgently. The all of government Climate Plan will be published shortly. This will show a range of actions across sectors of society with clear timelines. Our focus will be on implementation and lifting Ireland’s ambition.
