What does EirGrid do?

Ireland's Transmission System Operator responsible for planning, managing, and operating the high-voltage electricity grid. Leading the transition to a low-carbon future with a target to carry 80% renewable electricity by 2030.

Where is EirGrid located?

EirGrid is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

What energy sectors does EirGrid operate in?

EirGrid operates in Wind, Solar, Hydro, Biomass, Other.

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EirGrid

EirGrid plc

Dublin, Ireland

WindSolarHydroBiomassOtherGovernment

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EirGrid is a government headquartered in Dublin, Ireland specializing in Wind, Solar, Hydro.

EirGrid plc is Ireland's Transmission System Operator (TSO), owned by the Irish Government. The company plans, manages, and develops Ireland's electricity grid infrastructure, connecting generation sources to lower-voltage distribution networks managed by ESB Networks. EirGrid operates the Single Electricity Market for the island of Ireland jointly with SONI Ltd, and manages critical interconnectors including the East West Interconnector and Greenlink to Great Britain, as well as the Celtic Interconnector project to France. The organization is central to Ireland's energy transition, working to enable 80% of electricity to come from renewable sources in line with government climate targets. EirGrid also balances electricity supply and demand in real-time across the system.

Grid OperatorInfrastructureEnergy TransitionIrelandPublic Sector

Headquarters

Dublin, Ireland

Company Type

Government