Eirgrid to double electricity capacity in €4bn overhaul

EIRGRID, the operator of Ireland’s national electricity grid, has announced plans to overhaul the network over the next 17 years as part of a €4 billion investment.

The new grid development strategy — launched yesterday under the banner of Grid 25 — aims to basically double electricity transmission capacity here by 2025 and ensure every region of the country will have access to high-quality power supplies.

Work will include a mix of upgrading the transmission network and building around 1,300km of new transmission infrastructure.