The next generation are powering up the decarbonisation of the electricity grid
EirGrid’s Earn and Learn Programme offers young people an alternative route to education
EirGrid’s Earn and Learn Programme offers young people an alternative route to education
Another important achievement has been an increase in the amount of renewables that can be carried on the grid system at the same time
“Electricity coming into Dublin is underpinned by a backbone transmission network that’s 40 or 50 years old. By replacing the cables in the system, we can get 50 or 60 per cent more power into the city.”
The two organisations addressed the fundamental differences between renewable power and electricity generated by conventional power stations. These differences centre around the nature of the power grid
As the Celtic Interconnector breaks ground, a new era of overseas energy co-operation dawns
Planning approval has been granted for the North Connacht 110kV Project by Eirgrid, following extensive consultations with the local community
Shaping our Electricity Future initiative provides a blueprint for an island-wide power system where 70% of annual consumption is based on renewable sources
Fund set up to recognise importance of local communities working alongside EirGrid in making the Celtic Interconnector a reality
Participation in SciFest helps students to develop an interest in and enthusiasm for STEM
EirGrid’s Shaping Our Offshore Energy Future programme will mark the first step in the development
The Powering Up Dublin programme will involve the installation of 50km of underground cables across the city
EirGrid Partner Profile: EirGrid has joined forces with its French counterpart to run a 575km cable from Cork to Brittany at a cost of €1.6bn
Roadmap described as a strategic outreach that ’can help bring citizens on board for a wider energy conversation and reach the underlying objective of fighting climate change’
Reinforcement of this part of the grid is needed to ensure the security of the network
‘From EirGrid’s point of view we want to highlight the future energy needs of the local area and the region, the need to future proof the grid and what we are doing about it’
Ireland is leading the world with 75% of Eirgrid’s electricity coming from renewable sources
New award recognises young people’s efforts to innovate around climate action
Power transmission operator anticipating strong demand from large energy users
Plan envisages 40 grid infrastructure projects, worth more than €1bn investment
G-PST is a global initiative to address the challenges of integrating renewable energy
Significant milestones reached on two of EirGrid’s key infrastructure projects
EirGrid opts for hybrid model of work
Eirgrid will be the owner and operator of the transmission system for wind energy
The path ahead involves working hand in hand with many representative bodies
Company prepares for ‘most radical transformation of system since advent of electricity’ in Ireland
Graduates will play role in company’s renewable energy strategy for 2020-25
Eirgrid chief says scheme ‘a great first outing for us as an energy ecosystem’
It is hoped that planning for Ireland’s next generation of offshore wind farms could commence before the end of the year
Greater interconnectivity can ensure fewer outages, give flexibility to move power around and cut costs for consumers
Plan is to address the challenges around the deployment of renewable energy on power networks
Network operator ramping up recruitment as part of organisational change
The availability of 700MW of power at the flick of a switch will provide a very valuable back-up in the event of a power outage in Ireland
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