I propose to take Questions Nos. 233 and 234 together.
The latest available figures from Eirgrid, the Transmission System Operator, indicate that in Quarter 4 of 2020:
- 3,991 GWh of electricity was generated from renewable sources within the State:
- 4,147 GWh of electricity was generated from non-renewable sources within the State;
- 468.9 GWh of electricity was imported; and
- 522.6 GWh of electricity was exported.
Information on the current generation, importation and exportation of electricity on an all-Island, Northern Ireland or Republic of Ireland basis may be found by accessing the Eirgrid ‘Smart Grid Dashboard’ on the Eirgrid website
https://smartgriddashboard.eirgrid.com.
My Department is carrying out a review of the security of energy supply of Ireland’s electricity and natural gas systems which is focusing on the period to 2030 in the context of ensuring a sustainable pathway to 2050. The review will include a detailed technical analysis and a public consultation. It is intended to complete the review by the end of 2021.