More than half (53%) of Northern Ireland’s electricity came from renewable sources in the year to June – beating the level previously set in 2022

And for the first time renewable generation has consistently exceeded non-renewable generation since January.

Even when imported electricity was taken into account, the amount of renewables equalled the previous record of 50%, set in 2022/23.

The Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald said the increasing level of renewable energy would help Northern Ireland “move away from price volatility and towards more stable and fairer prices” .

Almost three-quarters (74%) of renewable electricity came from wind. Bioenergy – anaerobic digestion, incineration and fermentation – provided just under one-fifth (18%).

Solar energy provided 6%, landfill gas provided 1%, and hydro/tidal generation provided 1%.

Northern Ireland has a target of generating 80% of electricity from renewable sources by 2030.

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