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Gas generated 51% of Ireland's electricity in July, peaking at 92% and never falling below 17%

Gas demand rises in July as coal exits generation mix

Gas demand surged in July as Ireland marked its first month in over four decades without coal contributing to electricity generation after the closure of the Moneypoint power station in Co Clare in June.

Business • 27 Aug

The ESB has been given approval to convert the Moneypoint coal-burning power station in Co Clare to Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO)

Moneypoint gets approval for conversion to HFO generator

An Bord Pleanála has granted the green light to the ESB to convert the 900MW Moneypoint coal-burning power station in west Clare to Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO).

Business • 03 Oct 24

Moneypoint conversion to oil needed to lower outages risk

If the 900MW Moneypoint coal-burning power station in west Clare does not convert to Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) to produce electricity, "it is possible that extended power outages could occur to cover the Winter peaks in the period 2024 to 2029".

Business • 23 Feb 24

This facility in Dublin, which is nearly complete and ready for use, belongs to the ESB

Storage key to Ireland's energy security and transition

On a flat piece of land in west Dublin, 96 black container like structures sit in perfectly straight rows.

Business • 26 Aug 22

Pre-consultation is to continue until June 20

ESB lays Moneypoint offshore wind plan before planners

The ESB has put its plan before An Bord Pleanála for a production facility for off-shore wind-turbines at its Moneypoint power station in west Clare.

Business • 24 Feb 22

Two major offshore wind farms will be located off the Clare and Kerry coasts

ESB plant to be transformed into green energy hub

The ESB has confirmed that its giant coal burning plant at Moneypoint in Kilrush in Co Clare is to be transformed into a green energy hub.

Munster • 09 Apr 21

Offshore wind power could be the new green technology to replace the fossil fuel used at Moneypoint

ESB to propose €5bn transformation plan for Moneypoint

A €5bn plan to transform electricity production at the Moneypoint power plant in Co Clare from coal burning to offshore wind production is being proposed by the ESB as part of a major decarbonisation of its power network.

Munster • 08 Apr 21