Ireland
Overview
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| SSS Relevance | ⭐ Low |
| Market Type | Liberalized (I-SEM) |
| Key Clean Resources | Wind (35%+), Gas, Peat (declining) |
| EAC System | GO system |
| Grid Carbon Intensity | ~250-350 gCO2/kWh |
Ireland has strong wind resources but no nuclear or significant hydro. The island's grid relies heavily on gas for baseload, with wind providing growing but intermittent share.
SSS Relevance
⭐ Low — Ireland has minimal SSS potential:
- No nuclear (never built, politically unlikely)
- Minimal hydro (~2% of generation)
- Gas-dependent baseload
- Wind is strong but tracked via GOs
SSS-Eligible Resources
| Resource Type | Capacity/Output | SSS Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear | 0 MW | ❌ Not available |
| Hydro | ~2% of generation | ⚠️ Limited |
Market Structure
Regulator: CRU (Commission for Regulation of Utilities)
Market Model: I-SEM (Integrated Single Electricity Market) shared with Northern Ireland.
Grid Operator: EirGrid (Republic), SONI (Northern Ireland)
Major Suppliers:
- ESB, Energia, SSE Airtricity, Electric Ireland
EAC Infrastructure
Primary System: GO Registry (SEMO coordination)
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| AIB Member | ✅ Yes |
| Standard | EU Guarantee of Origin |
Emissions Factors
| Source | Value | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Irish Grid Average | ~250-350 gCO2/kWh | Location-based Scope 2 |
| Irish Residual Mix | ~400-500 gCO2/kWh | Market-based Scope 2 |