Ireland's electricity mix
Download a two-page Junior Cycle science worksheet interpreting Ireland's electricity generation data against the 80% renewable target for 2030.
- Subject
- Science
- Year group
- 3rd Year · Junior Cycle
- Curriculum topic
- Energy: electricity generation and renewable energy
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About this resource
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This two-page worksheet asks students to read a table of how Ireland generated its electricity in 2023, calculate the renewable share and judge progress towards the Climate Action Plan target of 80% renewable electricity by 2030. Four multiple-choice questions tackle common misconceptions and introduce Turlough Hill.
Teaching notes
EirGrid's live generation dashboard makes an engaging starter, showing how wind's share changes hour by hour. Encourage students to explain why gas stations are still needed on calm days rather than treating renewables and fossil fuels as simply good and bad.
Learning objectives
- Calculate the share of Ireland's electricity from renewable sources.
- Compare Ireland's progress with the 2030 target.
- Explain why gas-fired power stations are still needed.
What’s included
- Two printable worksheet pages
- Generation data table with written task
- Four multiple-choice questions
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