Gas from animal manure, food waste and grass could provide 28% of Ireland's gas needs by 2050, according to a study by the Sustainable Energy Aurity of Ireland (SEAI).
The study also revealed that renewable gas could cut carbon emissions by as much as two million tonnes a year.
Jim Gannon, CEO of SEAI said: "Renewable gas has an important role to play in Ireland's energy future. Ireland's aim is to reduce carbon emissions by 80% by 2050. Everyday materials and by-products can be used to create valuable energy sources, and technologies are being developed to increase the potential of renewable gas even more. If further action is taken now to develop this sector then we can derive significant benefits from it in the future. This means we will use less fossil fuel, including natural gas. Renewable gas can help with the decarbonisation of the gas network and could play an important role in Ireland achieving its overall targets."
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