Band 6+: C. The pie graph below shows how electricity is produced in Ireland and the table shows the primary reasons for using electricity in the same country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

This pie chart illustrates the source of electricity in Ireland and the table describes which part of people’s lives the electricity was used for in the country.

Overall, coal was the main energy source of electricity, while wind and solar energy played the smallest part. The largest fraction of electricity was used for heating whereas consumer electronics and phone charging had the smallest share.

Coal contributed more than any other energy sources to the production of electricity in Ireland marking 45 percent, while gas took up 35 percent of the total electricity production as the second largest supplier of electricity. Both wind and solar energy played a limited role, each accounting for only 10 percent.

The great majority of the electricity produced was used for heating, which accounted for 55 percent, followed by lighting with 20 percent, and kitchen appliances with 15 percent. Consumer electronics and phone charging constituted only minor parts, both taking up 5 percent.