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Transmission Forecast Statement 2007-2013

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 Regulation Act, 1999.

The Transmission Forecast Statement includes a comprehensive set of maps, diagrams and data describing the technical and topological characteristics of the existing high voltage power system. It also describes how Ireland;s electricity infrastructure will be developed over the seven year period covered by the statement.

The document contains information that will assist developers considering connections to the grid and will enable users to undertake their own power flow analyses, if desired. It provides users with an understanding of the dynamic nature of the transmission network.

The Transmission Forecast Statement highlights opportunities for the connection of generation at 51 points on the grid, for the connection of demand at 29 points and for interconnection with Great Britain or continental Europe at nine points. The locations were selected to closely match the needs of our customers. The information regarding opportunity at the point closest to a generation or demand site being considered by a developer provides an indication of the capability of the grid to facilitate the proposed connection. EirGrid advises developers to approach EirGrid directly to discuss their requirements as early as possible in the development cycle.

Transmission Forecast Statement 2007-2013 is available for download in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format below. The power flow diagrams in Appendix J and geographical network maps in Appendix K are presented in size A3 format. They are not included in the main document due to their size and print orientation and are instead provided as separately downloadable files. All individual chapters and appendices are available to download separately.Hard copies of Transmission Forecast Statement 2007-2013 are now available upon request. If you desire a copy pleaseemail us at info@eirgrid.com.

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