Hourly renewable energy generation and electricity demand in Ireland in 2050

Description

This dataset contains hourly data (in MW) for renewable energy generation and electricity demand in 2050 for the Republic of Ireland. The data is broken down by renewable energy generation type (OnW = onshore wind, OffW = offshore wind, Sol = solar PV) and electricity demand sector (Res = residential, Ind = industrial, Com = commercial excluding data centres, DC = data centres, EV = road transport). The dataset is based on futures scenario modelling which includes the higher (H) and lower (L) extremes of expected supply and demand, and the impact of climate modelling, where profiles are generated using historical climate data (Historical), a low warming scenario (SSP 1-2.6), or high warming scenario (SSP 5-8.5).

Steps to reproduce

The methodology used to generate this data is described in the manuscript “Impact of climate change and climate action on electricity supply, demand, and flexibility needs: A modelling framework.” To create similar profiles for different regions or time periods, the framework described in the manuscript can be followed.

Institutions

• University College Dublin

  Leinster, Dublin
• Economic and Social Research Institute

  Leinster, Dublin
• Trinity College Dublin

  Leinster, Dublin
• University of Limerick

  Munster, Limerick

Categories

Funders

• Taighde Éireann - Research Ireland

  Dublin

  Grant ID: 21/SPP/3756

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