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EirGrid plc is the independent electricity Transmission System Operator (TSO) in Ireland and the Market Operator in the wholesale electricity trading system.

 

EirGrid's role is to deliver quality connection, transmission and market services to generators, suppliers and customers utilising the high voltage electricity system, and to put in place the grid infrastructure required to support the development of Ireland's economy.  It is a state-owned company.

 

EirGrid develops, maintains and operates a safe, secure, reliable, economical and efficient transmission system. EirGrid is playing a key role in establishment of the new All-Island Market for Electricity, as well as developing key infrastructural projects such as the East-West Interconnector, a second Cavan-Tyrone Power Line ,a Meath-Cavan Power Line and Cork Harbour Connections.

 

For details of the legislation establishing EirGrid please see our Legal page or the Publications link.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     

    Power Line Projects


    Meath Cavan Power Line

    Cavan Tyrone Power Line

     

    Feedback on new power lines - you can contact us on the information line found below between 9am-5pm (Mon-Fri) or email us at the following addresses:


    Email: MeathCavanPower@eirgrid.com

    Email: CavanTyroneInterconnector@eirgrid.com

    Telephone: 1890 25 26 90

     

    ELECTRICITY AND HEALTH (EMF)

    30.04.08 New Version of Grid Code Published
    Following the approval of the Grid Code modifications from the GCRP in November 2007 by CER, EirGrid has now published Grid Code Version 3.1.   read more...
    21.04.08 EirGrid Monthly Availability Report - March 2008
    This report shows generation availability including figures for power units and the overall system, covering scheduled outages and forced outages.   read more...
    EirGrid Chief Executive addresses Engineers Ireland Annual Conference
    Action needed on fuel security, critical infrastructure and competition   read more...
    Scheduling & Dispatch Workshop – Wednesday 7th May
    The objective of this workshop is to increase transparency and give market participants a greater understanding of the processes, procedures and operational tools used by the system operators and their relationship with the central market systems.   read more...
    Workshops – Harmonised Ancillary Services
    Harmonised Ancillary Services Workshops are being held on the 29th April and 1st May to engage with Market Participants to gather their views on how the payments and charges could be structured and implemented.   read more...
    29.02.08 Tranmission Development Plan 2007-2011
    The Commission for Energy Regulation approved the Transmission Development Plan 2007-2011 which presents the TSO's proposals for transmission network developments over the next five years.   read more...
    18.01.08 Wind Dynamic Modelling Update
    The Dynamic Model Register has now been updated.   read more...
    21.12.07 Fast Build Public Consultation
    EirGrid would like to thank all of those individuals and groups who responded to this consultation paper.   read more...
    06.12.07 Generation Adequacy Report 2008-2014
    EirGrid has released the Generation Adequacy Report 2008-2014. This report examines the balance of electricity supply and demand over the next seven years, analysing the performance of current generators and revealing opportunities for more generators to enter the competitive electricity market.   read more...
    Information on Health and Electricity Networks
    It is EirGrid’s policy to design and operate the transmission network to the highest safety standards and to comply with the most up-to-date international guidelines and recommendations.   read more...
    23.10.07 Contestability Paper
    The 2007 Contestability Paper is based on consultation carried out in 2006. The paper is an update to the original Contestability guidelines which were published in 2002. It has been approved by the CER.   read more...
    03.10.07 Monthly Availability Report - August 2007
    This is the monthly availability report produced by EirGrid. It shows the overall system availability and the breakdown in unavailability between scheduled outages and forced outages.   read more...
    02.10.07 Fast Build Paper – For Consultation
    EirGrid – with the approval of the CER has prepared a paper for consultation on the Fast Build concept.   read more...
    01.10.07 Grid Code Modifications for SEM
    The CER has approved the Grid Code modifications required for SEM. Further detail can be found on the Grid Code page:   read more...
    25.09.07 Draft Transmission Development Plan 2007-2011
    EirGrid has prepared its draft Transmission Development Plan 2007-2011 and is now inviting your comments.   read more...
    03.09.08 Customer Charter
    Our Customer Charter sets out the standards which EirGrid’s customers and stakeholders can expect, explains how to contact us, and what to do if standards are not met.   read more...
    30.08.07 Transmission Forecast Statement 2007-2013
    EirGrid is pleased to announce the publication of Transmission Forecast Statement 2007-2013, prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 38 of the Electricity Act, 1999.   read more...
    14.08.07 Winter Outlook Report
    The report indicates there is sufficient electricity capacity this winter to ensure security of supply is maintained.   read more...
    31.07.07 EirGrid Transmission System Performance Report 2006
    EirGrid has published its 2006 Transmission System Performance Report. The report contains system data and performance statistics.   read more...
    14.06.07 - Marine advisors appointed for East-West interconnector
    EirGrid has appointed J P Kenny as marine advisor.   read more...
    08.06.07 - Wind Powered Generation Economics
    The report on the analytical framework to assess generation cost implications by EirGrid is published here.   read more...
    24.04.07 - EirGrid’s Policy on Renewables
    EirGrid is committed to supporting the achievement of national renewables targets in a co-ordinated, proactive and transparent manner.   read more...
    12.03.07 - New move good for consumers, good for competition
    News release issued by EirGrid, Independent Transmission System Operator   read more...
    Minister Ryan observing East West Interconnector Marine Survey
    Minister Ryan observing East West Interconnector Marine Survey   read more...
    EirGrid Chief Executive addresses E ngineers Ireland Annual Conference
    Action needed on fuel security, critical infrastructure and competition   read more...

    Capacity Adequacy Indicator
    Weekly Peak Demand

     Wind Generation

     System Demand

    Data provided in the above graphs are provisional and estimated.