Regulatory Utility Commission of Ireland has informed about the potential lack of power generation capacity in the country for the next five winters, Bloomberg writes. The crisis may occur due to problems with the equipment and the growing demand for energy.
The existing outdated equipment that produces electricity for the European countries, is trying to cope with its increasing consumption. Thus being in Ireland datacenters additionally stimulate further growth in demand for energy. Their number has increased by 25 percent over the last year. Company EirGrid, the state operator of the electricity transmission in Ireland, predicted that unless no action is taken, the country will face a power shortage of 1850 MW, which will be required in the winter from 2024 2025.
At the same time in Ireland have already restored the work of two gas-fired plants, which reduced the short-term risks of the crisis due to lack of energy. However, their power output still remain low and can not meet all the demand.
Representatives of the Commission on regulation of public services of the country said they would work on a program to increase capacity to meet long-term needs and reduce risk. Measures proposed by the regulator, include the acquisition of temporary emergency generation plants and extend the life of older generators.
The statement of Ireland on a possible deficit was made against the backdrop of the global energy crisis, which raised the price of gas and electricity in Europe to record highs. European Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton said earlier that the difficult situation in the energy sector will continue until the end of the coming winter.