North-South Interconnector

Grid Risks in Ireland

Ireland’s grid operator, EirGrid, has repeatedly highlighted a “potentially challenging situation” in meeting electricity demand particularly between 2026 and 2028. This reflects an increasingly narrow margin between available generation capacity and forecast demand.

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Single Electricity Market (SEM)

The Integrated Single Electricity Market is intrinsic to our everyday lives. It defines, regulates and governs the generation, trading and consumption of energy, and is increasingly unified by Europe’s Interconnection strategy.

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North-South Interconnector

The second North-South Interconnector is a project that has been in development for 22 years now. Despite having all the appropriate planning approvals it does not look any closer to being completed in our view. Perhaps a fresh approach would help.

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Eirgrid’s Capacity Outlook from 2022

Eirgrid’s Generation Capacity Statement for 2022-2031 is another reminder of a tightening energy market with challenging conditions for the foreseeable future. Here’s our solution to persistently high energy prices.

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