The pie chart illustrates the production of electricity in Ireland, while the table presents information about the reasons for electricity usage in the same country. Overall, coal is positioned at the top of the list for producing electricity, while solar ranks last. Meanwhile, the largest proportion of electricity is used for heating purposes.
To begin with, the highest percentage of electricity is generated from coal, which accounts for nearly half of the electricity (45%), but in stark contrast, wind and solar contribute the smallest amounts to electricity production, with equal proportions of 10% each. Furthermore, the second-largest proportion of electricity is produced from gas, at 35%.
Regarding the table, slightly more than half of the electricity is used for heating, while approximately one-fifth is used for lighting. Moreover, consumer electronics and phone charging, which are the categories with the lowest electricity usage, account for the same percentage, at 5% each. Nearly 15% of electricity is used for kitchen appliances.
