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Jun 1
🗣️ As part of the public consultation for the #Kildare #Dublin #Grid Reinforcement Project, EirGrid is hosting in person information events where communities can speak directly with the project team 🙋🏼⚡
ℹ️ Event info & details: eirgrid.ie/kildaredublin
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May 12
📢 EirGrid has launched a #publicconsultation for the latest phase of the #Kildare #Dublin Grid Reinforcement Project, a critical #electricity grid upgrade to support the growing energy needs of Kildare and South‑West Dublin ⚡
👉 Find out more:
🔗 eirgrid.ie/kildaredublin
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May 11
📢 The #Fingal to #EastMeath Grid Reinforcement Project will see improved #energyinfrastructure in one of the fastest-growing regions in 🇮🇪 EirGrid has identified a site as the best performing option for the substation & will hold public info events. See: eirgrid.ie/fingaleastmeath
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May 8
Students recently took home prizes from the @AnTaisce @GreenSchoolsIre Energy Awards⚡🇮🇪 Students taking part in the Energy Theme gathered with their teachers at the award ceremony, where they were presented with the Green Flag, recognising their outstanding work 🍏 Congrats🏆
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Apr 14
Great to update @mmcgrathtd on EirGrids work in helping to deliver a safe, secure & greener #electricity system in Ireland 🇮🇪⚡ We thank the Commissioner for taking the time to share his insights on the evolving energy landscape and the priorities facing 🇮🇪 & the wider EU 🇪🇺
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Apr 13
📢 Nearly 49% of Ireland’s #electricity came from #renewables in March⚡Grid‑scale #solar reached a new peak of 983MW, providing >20% of system demand at times, while growth in embedded solar reduced daytime demand from conventional generation.
ℹ️ bit.ly/4vp8XFU
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Apr 7
EirGrid recently joined ESB to present local community groups with funding from the #Shannonbridge TEG #CommunityBenefitFund 🙋🏽🏠 The Fund has recognised the important role that the community has played in supporting the delivery of this important #infrastructure project ⚡
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Mar 25
⚽Could the big match affect energy consumption?🇮🇪
In this episode of Plugged-In, our series exploring the power system, we look at how Ireland's WC playoff could affect energy demand.
ℹ️All Plugged-In videos: bit.ly/4uNtALP
#COYBIG #FIFAWorldCup @IrelandFootball
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Mar 19
📢 EirGrid & @ESBNetworks are using Dynamic Line Rating to boost capacity on existing #electricity infrastructure⚡
DLR uses real time data regarding weather and line condition to estimate how much electricity an overhead line can safely carry.
#DroneTechnology
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Mar 17
☘️Happy St Patrick's Day to all our colleagues, partners and friends at home and abroad. 🇮🇪
ℹ️For more episodes of Plugged-In with EirGrid, our series exploring the power system, visit: bit.ly/3Pc8s1x
Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh! ☘️
#StPatricksDay #SystemDemand
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Mar 9
Nearly Half of Ireland's Electricity Came From Renewables in February
This was a strong increase from 39% in January. Wind energy contributed 41% to February's overall fuel mix. Gas generation was at 37% and 14% via interconnection.
ℹ️Read more here:bit.ly/4lfz7Gu
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Mar 7
As #InternationalWomensDay approaches, we’re spotlighting the women #powering Ireland ⚡️💚
Meet Deirdre Merriman, Senior Grid Control Engineer at #EirGrid - helping balance the #electricity grid 24/7 🇮🇪
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#Renewables #Careers
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Mar 2
📢 This #EngineersWeek, we spotlight the #CelticInterconnector #Engineering and Interface Manager, Kieran French & his work on one of Ireland’s most strategic #energy projects, the Celtic Interconnector 👷♂️⚡
ℹ️ Read here: irishexaminer.com/sponsored/…
#CEFEnergy
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Feb 28
EirGrid Board & Exec team visit the #CelticInterconnector project to see the significant progress being made on this key energy project - inspiring to see how far it has progressed 🌍
A highlight was meeting the teams in our expanded Cork office & hearing insights⚡
#CEFEnergy
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Feb 27
📢 Battery storage update reduces Ireland’s reliance on traditional #fossilfuel generators. Large #batterystorage units are now playing a bigger role in Ireland’s electricity system, after a large change introduced by EirGrid and our partners last year 🔋
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Feb 24
⚡How Ireland's #electricitygrid is preparing for the future 🇮🇪
What changes are happening to move Ireland towards more #low-carbon #energy to benefit our economy and local communities? 💡
🔗Stay informed: independent.ie/storyplus/how…
#Renewables #CelticInterconnector
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Feb 14
📢40% of electricity was generated from renewables in January. Wind contributed most of the renewables generated, amounting to 33% of all the electricity. Total generation from wind energy was 1119 GWh, gas was at 44% of all electricity and 16% came via interconnection⚡
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Feb 12
#SciFest 2026 has launched 🌍⚡ Last year, over 16,000 students wowed us with their innovation in #sustainability and #renewableenergy.
The EirGrid Cleaner Climate Award returns. Here’s to another inspiring year of climate action and creative ideas! 💡🌱
#STEM
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Jan 22
📹Minister for @DeptCEE @DarraghOBrienTD speaks about the significance of the #TonnNua south coast #offshore project 🌊⚡
EirGrid look forward to continue working alongside government and stakeholders to deliver the grid transmission infrastructure for this critical project 🌐
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Jan 21
📢 The next phase of Ireland’s #energy transition is no longer about ambition, it’s about delivery⚡🇮🇪
Great to participate @WindEnergyIRL #WeiConf today to chart the next phase of our #cleanenergy transition🌐
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