Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 October 2019
213. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the electricity requirements at peak times available nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42562/19]
View answerThe Generation Capacity Statement published annually by EirGrid provides a forecast of expected electricity demand and the level of generation capacity that will be required on the island over the next ten years, using a range of scenarios. Under a median demand forecast, EirGrid currently anticipates Ireland’s total electricity requirement peak will be 5.48 GW in 2019, compared to 5.06 GW in 2018. The latest report also forecasts that peak demand under a median demand scenario will rise to 6.67 GW by 2028.
This data is used to plan for future electricity generation adequacy, security of supply, and associated network enhancements. The latest Generation Capacity Statement, entitled the “ All-Island Generation Capacity Statement 2019-2028”, is available on the EirGrid website: http://www.eirgridgroup.com/site-files/library/EirGrid/EirGrid-Group-All-Island-Generation-Capacity-Statement-2019-2028.pdf
