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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: 1,100–5,000
Industry: Electric Utilities

Last updated July 8

Latest news about EirGrid

In short: EirGrid advanced its €18.9 billion grid plan as Irish solar capacity passed 3 GW

Company announcements

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.

June 29 EirGrid

EirGrid publishes its 2025 Annual Report

It covers financial performance and key highlights, including renewable connections and infrastructure progress.

June 23 EirGrid

EirGrid launches new 5-year strategy to transform grid

The strategy outlines an ambitious programme of work with €18.9 billion investment, focusing on grid infrastructure, offshore wind, and interconnection.

April 14 EirGrid

EirGrid releases provisional T-4 Capacity Auction results

Secures 3,862.32 MW for 2029/30, including diverse technologies. Average price drops 6% in Ireland. Awaits regulatory approval.

Media coverage

June 8 The Irish Times

Irish-French power line could cost €2bn due to delays

Celtic Interconnector, an electricity cable that will run from Cork coast to Brittany, faces issues on two fronts, says EirGrid...

April 28 Irish Examiner

Celtic Interconnector delayed until 2028, deepening energy concerns

A delay of at least another two years in completing the Ireland-France interconnector is set compound rapidly rising electricity prices in a further blow to...

April 20 Afloat

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...

February 20 Meath Chronicle

Construction phase of interconnector ‘in the coming months’

Electricity grid operator EirGrid is planning to proceed to the construction phase of the north-south interconnector project in the Republic of Ireland “in the coming...

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