Imported fossil fuels met 78% of energy needs in 2025
Ireland remains heavily dependent on imported fossil fuels, which met 78% of the country's energy needs in 2025. While solar energy production has seen significant growth, the nation continues to lag behind EU averages for energy independence.
Why it matters
High reliance on energy imports leaves the Irish economy vulnerable to geopolitical instability and global price fluctuations.
Ireland is still very reliant on imported fossil fuels despite more energy coming from renewable sources, according to the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland's (SEAI) latest energy security report.
Summarizes a government-backed report on energy security using objective data.
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