Energy Resources in Ireland

Over the following pages we take a look at energy as a resource in Ireland

Note:  these pages were taken from a now out of print publication called : Energy Resources in Ireland Download a pdf version of this booklet here (2.5 MB) Each chapter from the book is highlighted. The information on these pages is useful as background information when using our resource -The Energy File.

• What is an energy resource? (Chapter1)
• The Sun is our greatest energy resource (Chapter 2)
• Renewable and non-renewable energy resources (Chapter 3)
• What happens to the Environment when we use energy? (Chapter 4)
• Energy chains (Chapter 5)
• How much energy do we use? (Chapter 6)
• Where do we use energy? (Chapter 7)
• How electricity is made (Chapter 8)
• Electricity in Ireland (Chapter 9)
• Non-renewable energy resources in Ireland (Chapter 10)
• Renewable energy resources in Ireland (Chapter 11)
• Energy Resources for the Future (Chapter 12)