The pie chart elucidates how electricity is produced in Ireland and the table displays the main reasons for using electricity in the same country.
Overall, the largest proportion of electricity is produced from coal, while the second-largest proportion of electricity is produced from gas. The highest percentage of electricity is used for heating, while the second-highest percentage of electricity is used for lighting in Ireland.
Nearly half of electricity is produced from coal, while nearly one-third of electricity is produced from gas in Ireland. Around one-tenth of electricity is produced from wind power, while another one-tenth of electricity is produced from solar power.
Around half of electricity is used for heating, while around one-fifth of electricity is used for lighting. Nearly 15% of electricity is used for kitchen appliances, while around 5% of electricity is used for consumer electronics in Ireland. Around one-twentieth of electricity is used for phone charging.
