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Energy Outlook and Climate Targets

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What percentage of Ireland's energy is still from fossil fuel sources?

More than 86%
Exactly 86%
Less than 70% (correct)
Over 90%

What is driving the increase in global energy demand?

Increasing global prosperity (correct)
Accelerating gains in energy efficiency
Decreasing global population
Improving energy storage technologies

What characteristic of data centres affects Ireland's energy consumption?

High energy efficiency
Relatively flat demand profile through the day (correct)
Nighttime energy storage
Peak demand during the day

What proportion of Ireland's energy consumption will data centres account for in the next few years?

One third (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a central feature of the energy transition?

The continued decarbonisation of the fuel mix (D) Signup and view all the answers

What trend is not mentioned as emerging in the energy transition?

Increasing importance of fossil fuels (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which report highlights the challenges posed by the energy transition?

Stern's Report (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is not a driver of the increase in global energy demand?

Accelerating gains in energy efficiency (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the energy transition?

To decarbonise the fuel mix (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of low-carbon hydrogen in the energy transition?

It is a growing component of the low-carbon energy mix (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of the energy transition on Ireland's energy system?

It poses a significant challenge (C) Signup and view all the answers