Renewables supply 44 % of December electricity
Wind, solar and hydro provided 44 % of Ireland’s electricity in December, with wind alone generating 1243 GWh and battery discharge hitting 396 MW.
EirGrid receives transformers for Celtic Link
Four 240-t transformers have been delivered to Ireland for the Celtic Interconnector, linking the Irish and French electricity grids.
EirGrid completes Derryiron busbar upgrade in County Offaly
The uprate of the 110 kV station will enable over 260 MW of new renewable energy connections in Ireland’s Midlands.
EirGrid to invest $1 B in offshore electricity grid
EirGrid launches $1 B procurement for offshore grid project in Ireland, signaling major investment in the country’s clean energy future.
First power generated from Yellow River wind farm
SSE Renewables’ 101 MW Yellow River wind farm in County Offaly, Ireland, is now producing first power after its connection and energisation onto the country’s national grid.
East West Interconnector work completed by NKT
The work enables the interconnector to be brought back to optimal conditions.
Construction begins on Ireland-France interconnector
Construction works have commenced on the Celtic Interconnector that will link Ireland and France.
Irish power grid connected with mainland Europe for the first time
Siemens Energy will deliver the HVDC transmission technology for the Celtic Interconnector, an electricity highway between France and Ireland.