Mark Foley

Fresh delay hits Whitegate electricity plant’s return to operation

New problem at facility identified earlier this month

Eirgrid chief says getting public on board critical to switch to renewable electricity

Mark Foley says data centres are ‘up for being part of the solution, and not just being painted as the bad guys’

State’s power grid to handle 80% renewable energy within a decade

Scaling up of power from offshore wind to be major driver of cheap electricity

Data centres will use generators in case of winter power emergency – Eirgrid chief

Mark Foley says scenario ‘very unlikely’ and he expects a secure supply over winter period

New gas-fired plants crucial to State avoiding electricity supply shortages

Flexibility of gas critical to securing power supply as State works towards climate goals

Power cut fears: Eirgrid hit by perfect storm and not enough wind

Market regulators have issued eight ‘amber alert’ demand warnings since January

High-emissions electricity plants may have to stay open to avoid power cuts

Eirgrid warns of possible 1,050MW energy shortfall by 2025 due to rising demand

Eirgrid begins ‘ground-breaking’ work on managing green energy flows

National grid operator joins partners on €300,000 project

Eirgrid to pay €4m dividend to State on back of €12m profit

National grid operator oversees first round of new government green energy aid scheme

Generational Limerick hurlers out to create a dynasty

John Kiely’s side are the best in the country and are bidding to retain the All-Ireland title

Eirgrid chief backs case for review of data centre policy in Ireland

Centres projected to require a third of Ireland’s generated energy within a decade

Power grid needs to be changed to handle renewable energy, say wind developers

Public and political support needed to deliver the infrastructure, climate committee told

Public support essential in achieving climate goals, conference told

Eirgrid chief says group will engage with communities on renewable plans

Eirgrid proposals to include €2bn power line around Irish coast

State body tasked with redeveloping power network to meet 70% renewable energy target

Reducing State’s emissions by half over next 10 years ‘feasible’

Forum on climate ambitions hears about ‘challenge of the decade’ from Eamon Ryan

Baby, it’s cold outside: Electricity consumption hits record high

Some 5,112 MW reached as cold weather, Christmas lights and data centres drive demand

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