Temporary electricity generators to be bought to replace older power plants

Minister Eamon Ryan has given the go-ahead to the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities to direct Eirgrid to purchase temporary electricity generators. Picture: Leon Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Ireland will purchase temporary electricity generators for the 2023/24 winter season as older power plants are decommissioned.

The plan is set to be announced today by the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities, which has been given the go-ahead to approve the move by Energy Minister Eamon Ryan.