Organisation: Eirgrid

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Stark warning in application  seeking to convert Moneypoint from coal-burning to one powered by HFO
Stark warning in application  seeking to convert Moneypoint from coal-burning to one powered by HFO
It is possible extended power outages could occur to cover the Winter peaks in the period 2024 to 2029 if conversion does not happen

Thu, 22 Feb, 2024

Letters to the Editor: Little Island train station is a puzzle
Letters to the Editor: Little Island train station is a puzzle
As a customer and taxpayer, I feel I need to comment on the improvement plans and activities in the Little Island commuter train station.

Wed, 17 Jan, 2024

Coal-fuelled Moneypoint may be needed to produce more power during cold snap  
Coal-fuelled Moneypoint may be needed to produce more power during cold snap  
As Cop28 gets underway, the Co Clare power station is likely to step up production to fill the gap left by becalmed wind turbines

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Letters to the Editor: EU must be at the forefront of advocating for balanced dialogue
Letters to the Editor: EU must be at the forefront of advocating for balanced dialogue
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a long-standing and intricate issue, and it is essential that we approach it with a balanced and nuanced perspective

Mon, 23 Oct, 2023

Lower risk of electricity supply disruption this winter
Lower risk of electricity supply disruption this winter
EirGrid predicts there is no risk of a system-wide blackout solely due to insufficient generation

Mon, 16 Oct, 2023

Solar energy
Auction results suggest Ireland is not on track to reach climate targets
There were more than 20 successful bidders in Ress3, including Statkraft which secured a solar project in Cork and a solar project in Wexford.

Tue, 26 Sep, 2023

Cork councillors concerned over proposed move of Celtic Interconnector cables to minor roads
Cork councillors concerned over proposed move of Celtic Interconnector cables to minor roads
Eirgrid officials asked for second time to supply documents concerning refusal of permission to use part of the side of the N25 and the Midleton-Youghal greenway for laying cables

Thu, 07 Sep, 2023

New financial controls at RTÉ and TG4 as broadcasters come under NewERA
New financial controls at RTÉ and TG4 as broadcasters come under NewERA
They will join State companies such as An Post, CIÉ, Eirgrid and Bord na Móna, who are currently under the remit of agency 

Sat, 15 Jul, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Data centres' energy use points to a core contradiction of modern life
Irish Examiner view: Data centres' energy use points to a core contradiction of modern life
We may have to make a choice between growth and carbon emissions 

Wed, 14 Jun, 2023

Data centres now use as much power as all urban homes
Data centres now use as much power as all urban homes
'Are we prioritising emissions reduction or economic growth? The figures here are pointing towards economic growth, which is leading to a significant pollution problem.'

Tue, 13 Jun, 2023

Ports must race against the clock to build infrastructure that can support offshore wind farms
Ports must race against the clock to build infrastructure that can support offshore wind farms
Getting these ports ready for offshore wind developments is also a costly endeavour

Tue, 16 May, 2023

Audit Scotland report
Surge in offshore wind farms to generate 'windfall' in power exports — EirGrid chief
When we get a significant amount of offshore wind farms operational 'we will have way more electricity than we need', Mark Foley said

Tue, 25 Apr, 2023

Eirgrid chief says role for nuclear energy deserves 'deep interrogation' 
Eirgrid chief says role for nuclear energy deserves 'deep interrogation' 
A potential role for nuclear energy in Ireland deserves "deep interrogation" in the quest for a carbon-neutral power system, Eirgrid's chief executive has said.

Wed, 04 Jan, 2023

Martin warns 'we're not over the worst' as winter weather may hit energy supply
Martin warns 'we're not over the worst' as winter weather may hit energy supply
Taoiseach hopes next year will be easier for households faced with soaring bills but Government cannot be definite due to war in Ukraine

Thu, 08 Dec, 2022

Energy system at risk of amber alerts in run-up to Christmas — Varadkar
Energy system at risk of amber alerts in run-up to Christmas — Varadkar
Eamon Ryan has briefed party leaders on the challenges facing the grid as low wind and a deep cold snap threaten supply

Thu, 08 Dec, 2022

Eirgrid to start digging trenches in East Cork next spring for Celtic Interconnector cables
Eirgrid to start digging trenches in East Cork next spring for Celtic Interconnector cables
Eirgrid will start digging trenches in East Cork from next spring for the Celtic Interconnector cables which will bring electricity into the country from France, and those who will benefit from the project's €2.

Tue, 06 Dec, 2022

Energy costs
Celtic Interconnector between Ireland and France to reduce energy bills, says Ryan
The project will cost €1.6bn with the European Commission giving €530m and €330m from the European investment bank

Fri, 25 Nov, 2022

CC SINN FEIN
Sinn Féin blames staff shortage for delays in renewable energy planning applications
Planning staff must be tripled, and the State should fund environmental NGOs and the development of green energy according to new Sinn Féin policy document

Sun, 13 Nov, 2022

Eamon Ryan: 'Significant reduction in new data centres, but not off agenda'
Eamon Ryan: 'Significant reduction in new data centres, but not off agenda'
Eirgrid said this month that a key driver for electricity demand in Ireland for the next number of years is the connection of data centres and new large energy users

Wed, 19 Oct, 2022

Cabinet meeting - Dublin
Pay-as-you-go customers get no protection from disconnection
Ryan's meeting with energy companies fails to produce agreement

Fri, 07 Oct, 2022

Burning candle near a switched off light bulb in complete darkness.
Varadkar: Likelihood of blackouts low 'but cannot be ruled out'
EirGrid has warned the electricity system will face a shortfall of supply over demand for the next decade

Thu, 06 Oct, 2022

Ofgem fund for climate change
It would take 'extraordinary confluence of events' for lights to go out this winter, Eirgrid boss says
'The electricity industry will have to find new ways to meet the increasing need for energy without relying mainly on burning fossil fuels'

Thu, 06 Oct, 2022

Time to look to our own history for inspiration on national energy security
Time to look to our own history for inspiration on national energy security
Ireland had the first publicly owned energy system, in the 1920s. We need to return it to democratic public ownership

Mon, 05 Sep, 2022

Gwynt y Mor offshore wind farm
Ireland has to move quickly if we are to become the Saudi Arabia of wind energy
As national blackout fears and unaffordable energy bills haunt the public consciousness ahead of winter, marine and energy expert Dr Val Cummins, says Ireland’s energy security is possible – if all stakeholders work together now.

Sat, 03 Sep, 2022

Energy costs
Energy blackouts more likely this year than last
No 'cast-iron guarantee' there will not be blackouts this winter, Dáil climate change committee told

Tue, 30 Aug, 2022

Energy costs
EirGrid sounded alarm on supply issues eight times already in 2022
Only 10 such alerts by energy grid operator in previous years amdi warning of 'potential for temporary electricity supply issues in the near future'

Sun, 28 Aug, 2022

Britain's electricity supply
Energy regulator and Eirgrid row over security of supply system which is 'not fit for purpose'
The energy regulator has said it has "noted" strong criticism from Eirgrid over the system to bring new energy generation to the grid, in which it said it was "not fit for purpose".

Fri, 26 Aug, 2022

Technology stock
Energy watchdog to appear before Oireachtas committee amid fears over winter supply
Sinn Féin's energy spokesperson Darren O’Rourke said: 'We also need accountability as to how the State has been left in a situation where no guarantee can be given that the lights will stay on'

Wed, 24 Aug, 2022

EirGrid has 'warned of power supply challenges since 2017'
EirGrid has 'warned of power supply challenges since 2017'
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said on Monday that the Government 'was taken a bit by surprise' about the current challenges to the energy supply.

Wed, 24 Aug, 2022

Taoiseach admits Government 'taken by surprise' by energy supply challenges
Taoiseach admits Government 'taken by surprise' by energy supply challenges
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said: "There are also plans to encourage homeowners and big energy users, particularly industry, to use less energy at peak times."

Mon, 22 Aug, 2022

Collection of burning light bulbs.
Pádraig Hoare: Who turned out the lights in Europe?
As Ireland's energy system feels the squeeze, Padraig Hoare examines the measures being taken across Europe as climate change, Russian aggression and fuel restrictions make a perfect storm

Sat, 13 Aug, 2022

Steaming Vegetables on the Hob
Irish homes and firms will be asked to cut peak-time power use to avoid winter blackouts
People will be asked to reduce the thermostat to save heat, and to turn off the hob and use residual heat to finish cooking in a bid to beat potential winter blackouts

Thu, 11 Aug, 2022

Carbon economy stock
'Perfect storm' straining country's power grid system
Threat of energy supply loss greater this year due to war in Ukraine and the prospect of a disruption in gas supply, UCC expert says

Wed, 10 Aug, 2022

FILE PHOTO EirGrid has reported that Ireland could see electricity shortages over the next five winters due to rising demand and
EirGrid warns of limited electricity supply for second time in two days
System alert issued on Tuesday warning of limited electricity supply due to low wind, limited electricity imports, and forced outages at a number of generators.

Wed, 10 Aug, 2022

FILE PHOTO Eirgrid has stated that low wind is a contributing factor for today's amber alert on the electricity market - the sec
Irish Examiner View: Energy issues could lead to winter of discontent
The coming months look bleak when it comes to energy supplies.

Wed, 10 Aug, 2022

Interruption to energy services would 'immediately' hit medicine supplies, pharma giants warn
Interruption to energy services would 'immediately' hit medicine supplies, pharma giants warn
Any interruption to energy services would "immediately" hit medicine supplies, pharmaceutical representatives have warned.

Tue, 09 Aug, 2022

Ireland needs second undersea cable to France to cut 'glaring mistake' of Russian gas reliance
Ireland needs second undersea cable to France to cut 'glaring mistake' of Russian gas reliance
A second interconnector would 'enable Ireland to export wind energy as the Irish wind economy grows across the next decade,' a report said

Tue, 12 Jul, 2022

Eirgrid reveals layout plans for Celtic Interconnector in East Cork
Eirgrid reveals layout plans for Celtic Interconnector in East Cork
Eirgrid revealed they expect to start laying down the cable in Cork next year and have given some specifics on when and where the work will be carried out

Sat, 09 Jul, 2022

Eirgrid refuses to divert route of interconnector cable away from East Cork residential areas
Eirgrid refuses to divert route of interconnector cable away from East Cork residential areas
Elected officials pleaded with the company to run the cable alongside the N25 instead of through residential areas in Churchtown

Thu, 09 Jun, 2022

US firm lobbied Dept of Social Protection weeks before issuing of employment services tender
US firm lobbied Dept of Social Protection weeks before issuing of employment services tender
Maximus has been accused of sloppy handling of student loans and unfair debt collection practices in America's social welfare schemes

Mon, 18 Apr, 2022

EirGrid urged to rethink Celtic Interconnector route in East Cork
EirGrid urged to rethink Celtic Interconnector route in East Cork
Councillors want power operator to revert to original plan and duct cables along main road from Youghal rather than through populated areas

Fri, 15 Apr, 2022

Warning that data centres could account for 30% of all electricity consumption by 2030 
Warning that data centres could account for 30% of all electricity consumption by 2030 
Ireland’s ability to generate the massive energy needed to power data centres is a growing concern, as CSO analysis shows their consumption of electricity increased by 144% between 2015 and 2020.

Thu, 20 Jan, 2022

Data centre co-operation is key to ensuring 'lights don't go out'
Data centre co-operation is key to ensuring 'lights don't go out'
Eirgrid chief says the sector has 'signed up' to help ensure Ireland does not suffer power shortages this winter

Wed, 01 Dec, 2021

Pylon
Seven 'amber alerts' on national electricity grid spark supply fears 
Six of the system alerts were due to a reduced margin between the level of electricity generation and demand

Tue, 16 Nov, 2021

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