Band 8+: 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.

The pie chart illustrates how Ireland generates its electricity, and the table displays what are the country’s main reasons for using electricity.

Overall, the Irish mostly produce their electricity via fossil fuels, i.e., coal and natural gas, with a small portion of it also coming from renewable sources. They use this electricity mostly for heating and lighting purposes.

Around 45% of Ireland’s total electricity is produced by utilising coal, while natural gas generates 35% of the country’s total electrical energy. Renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar energy, produce a minute portion of the total electricity, about 10% each.

The Irish use about 55% of the produced energy for heating purposes. A fifth of the total energy lights up the whole country, and 15% of it is used for powering kitchen appliances. The country uses 5% of its electricity to power up electronic devices and another 5% for charging its mobile phones.