Ireland sets new recorded renewable generation peak

renewable_record · EirGrid (Ireland) · high severity

Data last updated: Aug 27, 2026, 3:37 AM UTC

What happened

Ireland renewable generation (wind, solar, and hydro) reached 959 MW, exceeding the previous GridVigil-recorded peak of 773 MW by 24.1%.

Metrics

• Renewable generation: 959 MW
• Previous recorded peak: 773 MW (+24.1%)
• Source: eirgrid_wind

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