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EirGrid

National electricity transmission system operator

eirgrid.ie
Headquarters
Ballsbridge, Ireland
Founded year
2006
Company type
Government agency
Number of employees
1,000–5,000

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Latest news about EirGrid

In short: EirGrid achieved major renewable energy milestones, including reaching 1 GW of solar production, while advancing critical offshore and subsea projects.

Company announcements

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    EirGrid shares update on Fingal and East Meath upgrade

    It identifies Site E for the new Ward 400 kV Substation and announces public events and an online webinar to engage local communities.

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    EirGrid announces solar energy milestone

    Solar production exceeds 1 GW in Ireland for the first time due to more solar farms connected since last autumn. They explain it in Plugged-In episode.

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    EirGrid announces recruitment for Managing Director of Offshore Wind

    The role leads a new offshore business unit, overseeing transmission projects for Ireland's energy transition. Applications close May 29, 2026.

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    EirGrid announces renewable energy milestones

    Daytime electricity demand fell below night-time levels due to rooftop solar. Grid-scale solar hit 1GW peak; wind reached 3,898MW. Utility-scale solar tripled in three years.

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Media coverage

  • Irish Examiner

    Lack of clarity around Celtic Interconnector delays 'deeply worrying'

    Recent debates in the Dáil failed to get Government clarity on the scheduled completion date of the Celtic Interconnector, with Fianna Fáil TD Malcolm Byrne...

  • Afloat

    Ireland-Spain Power Link Study Moves Forward With MoU

    Ireland and Spain sign MoU to study potential electricity interconnector linking both nations' energy systems.

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    EirGrid Launches Offshore Wind Substation Procurement

    EirGrid has announced a major procurement package worth hundreds of millions of euros to support offshore wind delivery. The package marks the first major transmission...

  • Solar Power Portal

    Grid fees for energy storage in Ireland reduced

    The CRU notes that since 2020 there has been greater investment in energy storage in Ireland and BESS' role has changed "substantially".

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