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Cable laying vessel, Calypso, docked at the Port of Cork ahead of the cable laying campaign for the Celtic Interconnector project.

Laying of submarine cable for Celtic Interconnector

A landmark moment was reached this week on the Celtic Interconnector project, as laying of the submarine cable commenced on the key energy project linking the electricity grids of Ireland and France.

Business • 07 Aug

New solar power records set in June, EirGrid data shows

Sunny weather in June produced a number of new solar power records for Ireland, new data from grid operator EirGrid shows.

Business • 04 Jul

Energy operators propose investment of up to €18.98bn

The operators of Ireland's energy system, ESB Networks and Eirgrid, have proposed an investment of up to €18.98 billion over the next five years to maintain and upgrade their networks to meet current and future demand.

Ireland • 03 Jul

Wind power met 27% of electricity demand in April, new figures show today

Electricity demand falls in April from winter peaks

Wind power met 27% of electricity demand in April, while solar power provided for 4% of electricity used across the country, new figures from grid operator EirGrid shows.

Business • 09 May

Solar power hit new record highs on the national electricity grid in March, new figures from EirGrid show

39% of electricity came from renewables in March

39% of electricity came from renewable sources last month, with solar power reaching new record highs on the national electricity grid, according to provisional figures from EirGrid.

Business • 04 Apr

EirGrid says there will be a 'challenging outlook' between this year and 2027 until new sources of power come on stream

Electricity demand set to grow 45% between now and 2034

The body which manages the electricity grid says demand is expected to grow by 45% from its 2023 level to 2034 and the peak requirement for power will rise by 24% over the same period.

Business • 25 Mar

Wind power alone accounted for just over 48% of all electricity used in the country.

Renewables provided over half of electricity in February

Renewable sources provided over half of the country's electricity in February, new data shows.

Business • 03 Mar

New EirGrid figures show that the majority of renewable electricity generated last month came from windfarms

Renewables provided 46.7% of electricity in December

New figures show that electricity from renewable sources provided almost half of total demand in December.

Business • 06 Jan

Cathal Marley will take up his new role at Eirgrid in April

Eirgrid names Marley as new chief executive

Electricity grid operator Eirgrid has appointed Cathal Marley as its new chief executive.

Business • 19 Dec 24

The newly operational Yellow River wind farm in Co Offaly

First power generated from Co Offaly wind farm

One of Ireland's newest wind farms, SSE's 101MW Yellow River wind farm in Rhode in Co Offaly, is now producing its first power after its connection and energisation onto the country's national grid by EirGrid.

Business • 17 Dec 24

Ireland recorded a new peak for electricity demand yesterday evening at 5.28pm due to the cold weather which hit the country

New peak for electricity demand due to cold weather

New figures from EirGrid show that Ireland recorded a new peak of 5639 MW for electricity demand yesterday evening at 5.28pm due to the cold weather.

Business • 21 Nov 24

Overall, renewables including wind, solar and hydropower provided 40.4% of electricity in October.

Renewables provided 40% of electricity in October

Renewables provided just over 40% of the country's electricity in October, new data shows.

Business • 01 Nov 24

The peak demand this winter is forecast to be higher than last year's record level

Risk of winter power system alerts much lower - EirGrid

The electricity grid operator has said the risk of there being insufficient power being generated to meet demand at times this winter is low.

Business • 08 Oct 24

CRU's new more frequent generation connections policy

Offers from generating companies to connect new renewable electricity sources to the grid will in future be dealt with in twice yearly batches, the utilities regulator has said.

Business • 26 Sep 24

An artist's impression of an Echelon Data Centres campus

Echelon secures grid connection for Wicklow data centre

Echelon Data Centres said a key decision by Eirgrid to provide a grid connection for the company's DUB20 data centre campus in Co Wicklow will ensure investment of €3.5 billion and 1,300 jobs.

Business • 06 Sep 24

Ireland has a large number of data centres due to its location and climate conditions

Eirgrid warned of possible mass exodus of data centres

A briefing from Eirgrid, which operates the electricity network in Ireland, warned of a possible "mass exodus" of data centres from the country if new connection agreements could not be signed off on.

Business • 09 Aug 24

Renewables provided a third of electricity in June

Electricity from renewable sources provided for a third of total demand in June, according to provisional data from grid operator EirGrid.

Business • 02 Jul 24

EirGrid said that during 2023 it saw a new maximum peak of demand in Ireland of 5,544MW

EirGrid's annual revenue up 32% as power demand rises

EirGrid Group, which operates the electricity grids on the island of Ireland, has reported annual revenues for the 12 months to the end of September 2023 of €1.140 billion, a jump of 32% on the previous year.

Business • 30 May 24

Mr Foley was appointed CEO of Eirgrid in 2018

Eirgrid CEO Mark Foley steps down from role

The chief executive of Eirgrid, Mark Foley, has stepped down from his role.

Business • 15 Apr 24

Hundreds of people attended a meeting in Kells last night on the North-South Interconnector

Eirgrid agrees pylon deals but many landowners defiant

Eirgrid has said that a number of landowners have signed up to its offer of compensation to allow pylons and overhead lines be built on their land for the North-South Interconnector.

Ireland • 01 Dec 23

Based on estimates from EirGrid, customers could be exposed to a loss of electricity for up to two hours this winter compared with four hours in 2022

Electricity power cut risk lower this winter - EirGrid

The risk to the national electricity grid of power cuts this winter is less than last year, according to the grid's operator EirGrid.

Business • 16 Oct 23

Final turbine installed at Lenalea Wind Farm, Donegal

The seventh and final turbine has been installed at Lenalea Wind Farm in Co Donegal.

Business • 11 Aug 23

50km of cables are to be replaced across the city

Power upgrade could disrupt Dublin traffic for 5 years

Traffic in Dublin could be impacted for the next five years by works to upgrade the capital's electricity infrastructure.

Dublin • 26 Apr 23

The operator of the electricity grids in Ireland and Northern Ireland reported profit before tax of €114.9 million

EirGrid profits almost triple to €115m due to low winds

EirGrid Group has reported annual revenues for the 12 months to the end of September 2022 of €861.6 million, 17% higher than the previous year.

Business • 20 Apr 23

The report on the country's demand for and supply of electricity highlights how in the short term, the shortfall in the supply of electricity has worsened

Gap between electricity demand and supply to get worse

The electricity system will face a shortfall of supply over demand for the next decade, according to grid operator EirGrid.

Business • 06 Oct 22