Energy Security Strategy of the Republic of Ireland

The Republic of Ireland, like other European countries, has faced the negative impact of anti-Russian sanctions on energy markets. Rising hydrocarbon prices, the reorientation of trade flows, and the fragmentation of the global economy have forced the EU to reconsider its energy security strategy and accelerate progress toward a low-carbon economy and scale up the use of renewable energy sources (RES). Ireland, which aspires to be among the leading countries implementing The European Green Deal, actively supports its initiatives on decarbonization, reducing dependence on oil and gas imports, and developing wind and solar energy. The article aims to analyze key areas of the country’s energy security and assess the effectiveness of their implementation. After adopting ambitious goals of transitioning to a climate-neutral economy by 2050, the Irish government has encountered certain barriers to their implementation. The country will need to undertake a large-scale transformation of the energy system, associated infrastructure, and the legislative framework. In an era of global instability, Ireland is seeking to strengthen its energy sovereignty through investment in renewable energy development. By 2030, Ireland plans to achieve 22 GW of renewable energy capacity.

Ireland, EU, energy security, decarbonisation, renewable energy, European Green Deal