Gas generated 37% of Ireland's electricity last month, Gas Network Ireland's February Gas Demand Report shows today, while wind energy generated a total of 44% of electricity.
It noted that in February wind energy surpassed gas in its contribution to the grid, generating a total of 44% of the country's electricity. Today's figures show that on an annual basis, gas demand increased substantially across a range of sectors, including construction, with demand up 24%, while manufacturing saw a 53% jump in demand and the office sector demand was up 35%.
"A closer look at the demand dynamics reflects the continued necessity of gas as a back-up during periods of low wind generation, and as the energy source of reliability and dependability for various key industries," Ms Nyhan said.