EirGrid

📢In January, 40% of electricity was generated from renewables and new weekend demand records reached. Wind contributed to 33% of all electricity, gas was at 44% and imported interconnection was16%.  Saturday and Sunday peak demands were recorded in January, 5297MW on Sat 3rd and 5480MW on Sun 4th⚡

📢 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🌐

Proud to mark a major milestone as Minister @Darragh O'Brien joins EirGrid and Tonn Nua joint venture (@ESBGroup & @Orsted at our first project team meeting in Dublin, marking a significant step forward in supporting Ireland’s #offshore #renewable energy ambitions! 🌊⚡

⚡Renewables provide 44% of electricity in December, with wind energy representing 39% of the overall share . Electricity demand was at 3234 GWh for December, up 146 GWh from last month.  There was also a new record for battery discharge reaching 396 MW on 15 December.🔋

#Renewables #Wind #Battery

📢 Research from @MaREI centre @ucc.ie shows EirGrid is a leader internationally in community engagement efforts 🌍

ℹ️ https://www.irishtimes.com/sponsored/2026/01/08/the-only-way-is-a-bottom-up-approach-the-meitheal-approach-sitting-down-with-people/

Work has been completed on the Kilbarry Marina 110kV overhead line, this infrastructure upgrade will enhance bulk power delivery to Cork and surrounding areas. The circuit’s longevity has been ensured through the replacement of steel structures, platforms, ladders, hardware, and foundation works.🏗️

Happy Christmas from all of us at EirGrid⚡🎄

We wish you and yours a joyful, peaceful and safe Christmas break 🎁🕯️

A big thank you to our staff who’ll be managing the electricity grid over the Christmas and new year period 🙏🏽

#MerryChristmas

Big strides for #PoweringUpDublin ⚡

We're modernising Dublin’s electricity network for a renewable future
✅ Central Dublin Substation planning submitted
✅ Microtunnel tech for Inchicore–Poolbeg
✅ Strong community engagement

#EnergyTransition #Infrastructure

🗓️ 2025 has been another record-breaking year for #renewables💨⛅

🌬️Record Irish #wind generation peak of 3,884 MW in February

☀️New #solar generation records in the summer with a peak of 798 MW

🔋Battery discharge reached a new record, peaking at 362 MW in November

EirGrid and ESB Networks have completed the full uprate of the Glenree–Moy 110kV circuit⚡

This uprate will increase the rating and capacity of the conductor, reinforcing the grid's ability to transmit more energy from the Western region, and help deliver more renewable power across the country 🏡🏢

📢 Powering innovation in our #PoweringUpDublin project! 🏗️⚡

We will be building Ireland's first #power #microtunnel, facilitating two new replacement cables linking two of the city’s substations - Inchicore and Poolbeg 🇮🇪 🏙️

ℹ️ Read more here: https://bit.ly/4a8xszf

📢 EirGrid welcomes the publication of the #AcceleratingInfrastructureAction Plan 🏗️

ℹ️ Read the full press release, including insights from our CEO, Cathal Marley: https://www.eirgrid.ie/news/eirgrid-reaffirms-commitment-delivering-ambitious-programme-strengthen-and-build-out-grid-it

The EirGrid and #CelticInterconnector teams are finishing day one of the sixth #PCIEnergy Days event in Brussels where they are showcasing the progress to date on the Celtic Interconnector project, along with project partner, Réseau de Transport d'Électricité (RTE)⚡🌍

Delighted to attend the France-Ireland Economic Forum event with An Taoiseach, Ambassador Céline Place, and Khalid Abdallaoui from RTÉ.
An Taoiseach noted the importance of the Celtic Interconnector in strengthening the #EnergyResilience for #Ireland & #France, & advancing #RenewableIntegration⚡

Chris Stark and Ambassador Kara Owen met with CEO Cathal Marley, Siobhán O'Shea, and Liam Ryan for a valuable exchange on the challenges and opportunities of delivering clean power across Ireland and beyond. ⚡🌍
#CleanEnergy #EirGrid #NetZero #Collaboration

EirGrid were delighted to attend and support the Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce Business Awards last week🤵🏆

As our Powering Up the North West programme progresses we look forward to continued engagement with the Chamber and local businesses in the North West👷 🤝

ℹ️www.eirgrid.ie/northwest

Driving Coordination for a #SecureEnergyFuture⚡
We recently hosted the Steering Group Regional Coordination meeting. We were delighted to welcome colleagues from ENTSO-E, TSOs, and RCCs from across Europe 🇪🇺
We look forward to working with our #EuropeanPartners towards future-proofed #PowerSystem🔅

📢 #Renewables powered over 40% of Ireland’s #electricity in October 📊

43% of electricity last month came from renewable sources — with #windenergy leading the way at 36%, and grid-scale #solar contributing around 2% 💨⚡

ℹ️ https://www.eirgrid.ie/news/over-40-electricity-came-renewables-october

⚡ EirGrid participates in ‘The Power of Participation-Advancing Public Engagement in Grid Planning’ event. The event promoted the 'Pact for Engagement', a commitment by European TSOs to involve citizens, communities, and stakeholders in the energy transition and achieving climate goals. 🇪🇺

We’re thrilled to have Siobhán O'Shea, Chief Infrastructure Officer Onshore at @eirgrid.bsky.social, as a panellist at the #DecarbonisingDublin Summit!

FINAL CALL to join key stakeholders on how to drive Dublin to a low-carbon future! Save your spot👉 bit.ly/4mBUoKY

We're delighted to be welcoming students to our Dublin offices for a day of presentations, tours and an opportunity to meet our Early Talent team🤝

🗓️ The following dates are available:16 Oct, 11 Nov, 17 Nov,18 Nov

ℹ️ Register here: https://eu.surveymonkey.com/r/BSMMZ9T

#Careers #Jobs #Graduates

📢 #Win €12,000 and play a part in Ireland's #renewableenergy transition? 🌍⚡

CleanerGrid gives students a platform to contribute ideas that could power Ireland’s cleaner energy future.

❗ Apply today: https://www.eirgrid.ie/cleanergrid or tag a student who should! 🙋

📢 Tomorrow, we're at #gradireland - Ireland's largest #careers fair 🎓
Visit our stand to learn more about our #careeropportunities in #Engineering, #IT, #Science, #Business & more! ⚡ 🌍

ℹ️ https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/gradireland-graduate-careers-fair-2025-tickets-1407561998829?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

🔊 We’re going to be at @dublincityuniversity on 7/10, and the @trinitycollegedublin on 9/10.
🎓 We have opportunities for #graduates of #engineering, #business, #IT, #finance, #science, #cybersecurity and more!
ℹ️ For more information, or to apply: https://www.eirgrid.ie/graduates

Ready to shape a #sustainable future?⚡

We're at @ucc.ie from 9am tomorrow for the Graduate Recruitment Festival🎓

Come visit our stand and learn more about our exciting opportunities🙌

ℹ️Apply today: https://www.eirgrid.ie/graduates

#Graduates #Recruitment

📢 We're excited to be at the @ucddublin.bsky.social Recruitment Fair tomorrow from noon🎓

Swing by our stand and learn more about our Graduate Programme🤝

Make a difference and help build a better tomorrow with EirGrid💪🌍

ℹ️https://www.eirgrid.ie/graduates

#Graduates #Recruitment #Careers #Jobs

As we wrap up our first week of #graduate fairs across the country, we would like to take the opportunity to officially welcome our 2025 grads to our 2 year Graduate Programme! 🎓🙌 Proud to support the next generation of innovators, problem-solvers, & changemakers as they shape our future ⚡️🌍

📢 Applications to the EirGrid #Graduate Programme Open!

As a graduate, you’ll work with leading authorities in the #energy sector to develop cutting edge solutions to reduce Ireland’s reliance on #fossilfuels & make #decarbonisation a reality ⚡

Apply: eirgrid.ie/graduates

📢 Tomorrow, we are unioflimerick.bsky.social Autumn #Career Fair 🎓 Drop over to our stand for more info on our #GraduateProgramme 🙋 Opportunities for #students of #engineering #IT #cybersecurity #science #business & more.

🌍 Don't just wait for the future, be a part of creating it! ⚡

📢 #Graduate #Career Fairs this week:

Tues 23 Sept - @uniofgalway.bsky.social
Thurs 25 Sept - @unioflimerick.bsky.social

Drop over to our stand to learn about the many benefits the EirGrid #graduateprogramme can offer you 🙋🎓 Let's make #decarbonisation a reality!⚡🌎

ℹ️ www.eirgrid.ie/graduates