SEAI notes that the increase in power supplies from January to June “came mainly from an increased use of imported electricity”.

Growing demand sparked a 20 per cent surge in electricity imports to the Republic, according to new figures from State body the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).

The news comes just days after national grid operator Eirgrid predicted that imports would bolster supplies this winter as a squeeze on electricity generation

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