ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 25 353 (1) 2811 122 | sales@clicklitehouse.ie | www.clicklitehouse.ie Trunking Entry & Ventilation Slots Quick Release Doors Versatile Configuration (Interchangeable RCCB, 125A or 250A Isolator) Easy Device & Front Cover Alignment SPD Installation (Housed within Main Board) Stacked Boards INNOVATION IN EVERY CONNECTION Three Phase distribution boards and protective devices. Ireland's Electrical Magazine July 2026 - Elucian Three Phase.indd 1 12/10/2026 11:40 I n d uIsnt rdyu sNt reywNs e w s Rising energy use puts climate targets under pressure despite record low energy emissions ർSEAI Energy in Ireland report shows while emissions reduced, Ireland remains almost 80% reliant on fossil fuels and imported energy with rising demand challenging climate targets ർSEAI projections suggest energy demand could rise by 10% by 2030, against a required 15% reduction On the 22nd of October the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) published its annual Energy in Ireland report, providing definitive energy data for 2025, along with provisional data for the first half of 2026. The report highlights a contrasting picture of Ireland’s energy performance, with energy related emissions at their lowest level in 30 years, while energy consumption is at its highest level since 2008. While renewable energy supply continues to grow, the pace of growth needs to accelerate to meet Ireland's climate and energy targets. Ireland's energy-related emissions fell by 3.6% in 2025. Provisional estimates suggest emissions in the first half of 2026 were around 5% lower than in the first half of 2025. Energyrelated emissions are now 35% below their 2005 peak, with electricity generation responsible for over half of this reduction. Ireland's increase in renewable energy supply was driven by growth in heat pumps, wind, solar PV, and biodiesel blending. Despite this growth, Ireland's overall renewable energy share stood at 17.3%, behind its 2025 milestone target of 27.6%, and was the third-lowest among EU member states. Alongside rising energy demand, this highlights the scale of the challenge ahead, with Ireland continuing to rely heavily on fossil fuels and imported energy.
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