EirGrid seeks expressions of interest for TSO Monitoring Committee membership

23 November 23

A monitoring committee is to be established to provide an effective challenge to EirGrid TSO’s proposed plans and projects during the period of PR5 and future price controls.

EirGrid signs Memorandum of Understanding on offshore interconnection with French grid operator

14 November 23

The chief executives of the Irish and French national electricity grids have met to sign a new Memorandum of Understanding which sets out aims to strengthen energy security, build on an affordable energy system, and diversify energy supply in Europe, through joint cooperation between both transmission system operators (TSOs).

Construction commences on Celtic Interconnector project

02 November 23

In an important step forward for Ireland’s energy future, construction works have begun on the Celtic Interconnector project.

EirGrid roadshows hear how Laois and Kilkenny can benefit from energy transition

03 November 23

Future-proofing the electricity grid around Kilkenny & Laois can attract industry and help achieve Ireland’s climate action ambitions.

EirGrid to hold information days as Celtic Interconnector construction set to begin

18 October 23

EirGrid is to hold two cable construction information days in Cork next week ahead of the commencement of works on the Celtic Interconnector project.

EirGrid forecasts lower potential for system alerts in coming months as Winter Outlook published

16 October 23

EirGrid continues to work with SONI to implement the new governance arrangements required under SONI’s licence

29 September 23

In 2009, EirGrid plc acquired SONI Ltd. EirGrid plc is the licensed electricity transmission system operator (TSO) for Ireland and is regulated by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU). SONI Ltd is the licensed TSO for Northern Ireland and is regulated by the Utility Regulator (UR).

EirGrid welcomes strong interest as first phase of Celtic Interconnector Community Benefit Fund closes

20 September 23

The deadline for applications for the first phase of the Celtic Interconnector Community Benefit Fund has now closed.

Government and EirGrid reschedule Kilmore Quay event following tragedy impacting local community

15 September 23

EirGrid and the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications have announced a new date of Tuesday 26 September for an information event in Kilmore Quay postponed as a mark of respect for local couple Mary and Paul O’Reilly.