“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.”
EirGrid Partner Profile
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’
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