More than half of Northern Ireland's electricity, 53%, was generated from renewable sources in the year up to June 2026. This surpasses the previous record of 51% set in 2022.
For the first time, renewable generation has also consistently exceeded non-renewable generation since January. Even when imported electricity was included, the amount of renewables matched the previous record of 50% from 2022/23.
Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald stated that the increasing level of renewable energy could help Northern Ireland "move away from price volatility and towards more stable and fairer prices." Wind power accounted for almost three-quarters (74%) of this renewable electricity, with bioenergy providing just under one-fifth (18%).
This increase to 53% follows several years of reduced renewable generation. Northern Ireland aims to generate 80% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.