Installed capacity Electricity capacity in Ireland
Solar, wind, hydro and total installed electricity capacity.
TREND
Electricity capacity history
Trend in total, solar, wind and hydro capacity, in MW.
Total capacity12 869 MWSolar1 323 MWWind4 943 MWHydro529.0 MW
MW
Source: Eurostat · EnergyBoard processing.
KEY CONTEXT
What do installed capacities in Ireland tell us?
Latest figures
In 2024, total installed electricity capacity is 12 869 MW. Selected renewable capacities include solar 1 323 MW, wind 4 943 MW, hydro 529.0 MW.
What the indicator measures
Capacities are expressed in MW and describe the power of the electricity fleet available at the end of the observed period. They do not directly measure electricity generated.
Important distinction
Comparing solar, wind and hydro describes the structure of the fleet, but actual generation also depends on capacity factors, weather and plant availability.