Renewable energy generation in Ireland
Ireland: Renewable energy generation was 1.67 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Renewable energy generation in Ireland, 1990–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 1.67 terawatt-hours for renewable energy generation in 2025. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
That represents a change of up 53.2% on the previous year and up 81,752.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, renewable energy generation in Ireland peaked at 1.67 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1990.
That places Ireland 56th out of 79 regions with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.0004 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0072 terawatt-hours | 0.0005 terawatt-hours | 0.0338 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.6171 terawatt-hours | 0.0551 terawatt-hours | 1.67 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More energy & mining data for Ireland
- Fuel imports 6.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 0.6% (2024)
- Gas production 11.53 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2,195 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 11.53 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 2,195 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 0.4% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 8.2% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 50.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is renewable energy generation in Ireland?
- Renewable energy generation in Ireland was 1.67 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest renewable energy generation recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 1.67 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest renewable energy generation recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1990.
- How does Ireland rank for renewable energy generation?
- Ireland ranks 56th out of 79 regions with data for 2025.
- Is renewable energy generation rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 81,752.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Renewable energy generation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Figures are based on gross generation and do not account for cross-border electricity supply.