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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
Industry: Electric Utilities

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Latest news about EirGrid

In short: EirGrid launched an €18.9 billion grid strategy and reported record-breaking solar generation peaks of 1.3 GW across Ireland.

Company announcements

August 28 EirGrid

EirGrid conducts offshore wind surveys for Ireland's energy goals

The Fugro Synergy vessel performs geotechnical tests to design substation and cable infrastructure, advancing the national grid connection toward 2030 renewable targets.

July 24 EirGrid

EirGrid welcomes designation of three projects as Critical Infrastructure

The North South 400 kV Interconnector, Letterkenny 110 kV Redevelopment, and Moneypoint 400 kV Series Capacitor Project are essential for a resilient grid and energy transition.

July 21 EirGrid

EirGrid reports multiple renewable energy records in Ireland

Wind, solar, and demand records set in first half of 2026, showing progress toward cleaner energy future.

July 8 EirGrid

EirGrid launches 5-year strategy to transform grid

The plan includes 29 priority projects and €18.9 billion investment, focusing on infrastructure in the North West region.

Media coverage

August 28 Safehouse Briefing

Signals to Watch: The Global Pushback on Data Centers

Signals to watch: Environmental groups have challenged new connection rules in the High Court, arguing that they would allow too much additional fossil-fuel generation. At...

August 16 The Irish Times

Emergency electricity power and selling up amid flood risk

People selling their homes should provide certificates assessing their flood risk, according to almost 80 per cent of people surveyed in a new study by...

July 29 Irish Examiner

Electricity prices set to rise by €41

Regulator says increase will help finance investments by ESB Networks and EirGrid in the network and infrastructure.

July 7 Irish Examiner

Data centre power surge equivalent to adding 160,000 homes to grid

A 10% increase in electricity consumption by data centres last year was the equivalent of adding around 160,000 homes to Ireland's power grid, a leading...

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