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EirGrid forecasts lower risk of power shortages this winter

Rural Life

about 1 month ago

EirGrid forecasts lower risk of power shortages this winter

EirGrid, which is responsible for the national electricity grid, has forecast a lower risk of power shortages this winter.

EirGrid and ESB build new bat roost after farmhouse demolished

Environment

4 months ago

EirGrid and ESB build new bat roost after farmhouse demolished

Joint nature protection efforts by EirGrid, and ESB Networks recently resulted in the construction of an artificial bat roost in Co. Galway.

IFA reaches agreements with ESB and EirGrid

Agri-Business

7 months ago

IFA reaches agreements with ESB and EirGrid

The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) has today (Thursday, April 10) announced that it has negotiated two new agreements with ESB and EirGrid.

Ireland records new peak for electricity demand - EirGrid

Rural Life

12 months ago

Ireland records new peak for electricity demand - EirGrid

Ireland recorded a new peak of 5639MW for electricity demand yesterday evening (Wednesday, November 20) at 5:28p.m, according to EirGrid

EirGrid forecasts reduced risk of power system alerts this winter

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

EirGrid forecasts reduced risk of power system alerts this winter

Additional generation capacity has reduced the risk of electricity generation not meeting demand over the coming months, according to EirGrid

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Landowners impacted by North-South Interconnector offered around €40m

Eirgrid has confirmed that approximately €40m in compensation has been offered to landowners affected by the North-South Interconnector

Landowners impacted by North-South Interconnector offered around €40m

Agri-Business

over 1 year ago

EirGrid: CPO to be sought for North-South Interconnector lands

EirGrid said ESB Networks will seek a CPO where agreement has not been reached on lands needed for the North-South Interconnector Project.

EirGrid: CPO to be sought for North-South Interconnector lands

Agri-Business

almost 2 years ago

EirGrid: Early signing bonus to end for landowners facing CPOs

Landowners have just a few more days to avail of an early signing bonus offered by Eirgrid during the construction of the North-South Interconnector project.

EirGrid: Early signing bonus to end for landowners facing CPOs

Agri-Business

about 2 years ago

Almost 400 landowners consider EirGrid pylon compensation offers

EirGrid has written to almost 400 landowners detailing compensation offers for hosting North-South Interconnector project infrastructure.

Almost 400 landowners consider EirGrid pylon compensation offers

Agri-Business

over 2 years ago

What are the compensation rates for landowners from ESB?

The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) has said that it has negotiated a new agreement with the ESB...

What are the compensation rates for landowners from ESB?

Agri-Business

about 3 years ago

EirGrid: Demand for electricity to increase by 37% by 2031

EirGrid has warned of significant electricity supply issues in the coming years due to a widening gap between supply and demand.

EirGrid: Demand for electricity to increase by 37% by 2031

Rural Life

about 3 years ago

EirGrid: Wind generation essential for energy security this winter

There is a risk of alerts at times of low wind and low imports from Great Britain this winter, according to the EirGrid PLC chief executive.

EirGrid: Wind generation essential for energy security this winter

Rural Life

over 3 years ago

Amber alert in place for Ireland's electricity system

An amber alert for Ireland's electricity system is set to remain in place until this evening (Wednesday, August 10), EirGrid has confirmed.

Amber alert in place for Ireland's electricity system

Rural Life

about 4 years ago

EirGrid voices support for Cullinan comments on farmers and energy

EirGrid has expressed support for comments by Tim Cullinan in relation to farmers and Ireland's electricity grid infrastructure.

EirGrid voices support for Cullinan comments on farmers and energy

Environment

about 4 years ago

Farmers 'essential to Ireland's electricity future'

The IFA says it's "paramount" that EirGrid and the ESB recognise that farmers' co-operation is "essential to developing grid infrastructure".

Farmers 'essential to Ireland's electricity future'

Rural Life

about 4 years ago

EirGrid predicts electricity shortages as power plants close

EirGrid, the state-owned business which operates the national grid, is predicting an electricity...

EirGrid predicts electricity shortages as power plants close

Environment

over 4 years ago

Final chance to have a say in Ireland's 'electricity future'

EirGrid has issued a final call for people to "shape their electricity future", with hours remaining in the 14-week nationwide consultation.

Final chance to have a say in Ireland's 'electricity future'

Environment

over 4 years ago

Irish Rural Link hosting workshops on renewable electricity strategy

Irish Rural Link is hosting a series of consultation workshops on EirGrid’s Shaping Our Electricity Future strategy, launched last month.

Irish Rural Link hosting workshops on renewable electricity strategy

Environment

over 4 years ago

Feedback sought on report detailing ways to meet 2030 renewable energy targets

Feedback is being sought on a new report that details approaches to developing the grid in order to meet Ireland's 2030 renewable energy target.

Feedback sought on report detailing ways to meet 2030 renewable energy targets

Environment

about 6 years ago

New chairperson of EirGrid board appointed

The board of EirGrid has a new chairperson, after an announcement today, Tuesday, November 12, by Minister Richard Bruton.

New chairperson of EirGrid board appointed

Environment

over 6 years ago

'We are living in extraordinary times' - EirGrid chief

One of the greatest climate change movements of this century is happening over the past six months is “simply extraordinary”.

'We are living in extraordinary times'  - EirGrid chief

Environment

over 6 years ago

'We will absolutely not be able to get by without battery storage'

The battery and its role in renewable energy is set to become a technology of the future in Ireland as climate action steps up a gear.

'We will absolutely not be able to get by without battery storage'

Rural Life

over 6 years ago

Supreme Court upholds approval for North South Interconnector

The Supreme Court has upheld planning approval for the southern section of the North South Interconnector.

Supreme Court upholds approval for North South Interconnector

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