A new report indicates that rising electricity demand in Ireland may lead to a reliance on older fossil-burning power plants. National grid operator Eirgrid predicts a 43% increase in electricity demand over the next 10 years, while suppliers have abandoned plans to build new generators. The report warns of capacity deficits and expects tight supply and demand over the next five winters.
Rising demand will squeeze Irish electricity supplies into the next decade, potentially forcing the State to fall back on older fossil-burning power plants to keep the lights on, a new report indicates. National grid operator Eirgrid predicts that all- Ireland electricity demand will rise 43 per cent over the 10 years to 2032, while suppliers have backed out on pledges to build new generators.
The State company warns that the outlook remains challenging “with capacity deficits identified during the 10 years to 2032″. Eirgrid says it expects electricity supply and demand to be particularly tight over the next five winters. Its report notes that steps taken to avoid shortages include keeping older power plants open beyond their scheduled closing date
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