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Electric Utilities in Ireland - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2025-2029)

IBISWorld IBISWorld London, United Kingdom Last Updated: April 2025 SIC IE-D351

Revenue

€3.2tr

2025

€3.1tr

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

€XXX.Xbn

Employees

2m

Businesses

112k

Wages

€XX.Xbn

Electric Utilities in Ireland industry analysis

The electricity delivery process has experienced a major shift in recent years, driven by a push to reduce emissions. Governments across Europe are actively moving away from conventional sources of electricity generation, leading to a decline in the continent's dependency on fossil fuels. In 2022, nearly 40% of electricity generated in the EU came from renewable sources, compared with 25% in 2012. The rise of renewables has spurred an influx of renewable generators and necessitated increased investment in electricity networks. This has lifted revenue for transmission and distribution network operators.

Trends and Insights

  • The energy crisis has shaken the industry. Russian aggression in Ukraine rocketed gas prices in 2022, causing a spike in wholesale electricity prices and impacting revenue and profitability across the energy value chain.
  • The new US tariffs will have a limited direct impact on European electric utilities. Companies primarily generate, transmit, and distribute electricity rather than export physical goods to the US. Utilities with US exposure, such as EDF and Ørsted, may face project disruptions or higher capital costs.
  • Market concentration varies throughout the electricity value chain. Efforts to promote competition and the shift to renewables have decreased competition in electricity supply and generation, though distribution and transmission remain dominated by a small number of highly regulated companies.
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What is the market size of the Electric Utilities industry in Ireland in 2025?

The market size of the Electric Utilities industry in Ireland is €3.2tr in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Electric Utilities industry in Ireland in 2025?

There are 112k businesses in the Electric Utilities industry in Ireland, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.9 % between 2020 and 2025.

Has the Electric Utilities industry in Ireland grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Electric Utilities industry in Ireland has been growing at a CAGR of 12.8 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Electric Utilities industry in Ireland over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Electric Utilities industry in Ireland is expected to grow.

What does the Electric Utilities industry in Ireland include?

Electricity production and Electricity transmission are part of the Electric Utilities industry in Ireland.

How competitive is the Electric Utilities industry in Ireland?

The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Electric Utilities industry in Ireland.

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Table of Contents

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

European utilities are highly regulated to protect consumers and promote sustainability. Mandates on renewable energy, emissions reductions, and consumer protections ensure a balance between environmental goals and market stability.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Electric Utilities in Ireland industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Soaring prices have had a mixed impact on profitability. Suppliers have had to shoulder whole price increases since the start of the energy crisis, while renewable generators have collected higher profits from electricity sold to the wholesale market.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Electric Utilities in Ireland industry?


Key Ratios

Data tables
  • IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
  • Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
  • Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
  • Average Wage (2015-2030)

Country Benchmarks

European Leaders & Laggards

Data Tables

Top and bottom five countries listed for each:

  • Revenue Growth (2025)
  • Business Growth (2025)
  • Job Growth (2025)

European Country Performance

Data Tables

Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

  • IVA/Revenue (2025)
  • Imports/Demand (2025)
  • Exports/Revenue (2025)
  • Revenue per Employee (2025)
  • Wages/Revenue (2025)
  • Employees per Establishment (2025)
  • Average Wage (2025)

Structural Comparison

Data Tables

Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe

  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power
  • Volatility
  • Capital Intensity
  • Innovation
  • Life Cycle

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Data Tables

Including values and annual change:

  • Revenue (2015-2030)
  • IVA (2015-2030)
  • Establishments (2015-2030)
  • Enterprises (2015-2030)
  • Employment (2015-2030)
  • Exports (2015-2030)
  • Imports (2015-2030)
  • Wages (2015-2030)

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