Small scale hydropower was the most energy efficient source out of all renewable energies used in Northern Ireland in 2023. In that year, it had a load factor of 40.4 percent. By comparison, the load factor of onshore wind was notably lower, at 23.1 percent that same year. Solar photovoltaic had the lowest utilization rate.
Average load factor of renewable energy sources in Northern Ireland in 2023
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