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Shauna Corr

NI facing potential electricity blackouts as grid operator warns of need for fossil fuel alternatives

Northern Ireland could face potential blackouts in the coming years a new report from electricity grid operator SONI has warned.

They say the industry needs to find alternatives to keeping the lights on with fossil fuels to meet increasing energy demand.

Around 68% of our power comes from burning gas (44%) and coal (24%) while wind creates 17%, 15% is imported and 1.4% comes from other sources according to the Utility Regulator.

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