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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

📢Ireland’s #solar sector is reaching new highs ☀️ Solar generation rose almost 60% this summer vs 2025, with August setting a new grid-scale record of 1.3GW. Solar supplied 7.7% of #electricity, helping drive Ireland’s energy transition 🇮🇪⚡ #Renewables

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

To meet the needs of a growing economy and an increasingly #electrified society, we need a grid that is stronger, smarter and ready for the future⚡ www.businesspost.ie/commercial-repo…

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Lights flickered for a second?⚡ That could be EirGrid detecting and fixing a fault in just 100 milliseconds. Innovation, expertise & a commitment to powering Ireland's future 🌍 Read more: bit.ly/4ysb3pq #EirGrid #Energy #Engineering #Electricity

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When lights dip for a moment, that's EirGrid fixing a fault in 100 milliseconds

It took a decade for electricity demand to return to pre-crash levels. Now renewables are boosting the system

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Ireland's future depends on a grid that's ready for tomorrow's challenges⚡️ 📖 Read more: www.irishtimes.com/advertising-feat… #EirGrid #PoweringIreland #Energy #RenewableEnergy

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

📢 €7.6M announced for Creative Climate Action Fund III🌍 Supported by Government and EirGrid, 11 organisations will deliver creative climate action projects across Ireland from 2026–2029. Collaboration, creativity & community action are key to a more sustainable future.🌱 🇮🇪 ℹ️https://bit.ly/4vVVMfA

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

📢 #SolarEnergy contributed a record 8.2% of Ireland’s #electricity mix in June, while 42% of electricity came from #renewable sources 🌞#WindEnergy provided 30.7% of generation ⚡ ℹ️ www.eirgrid.ie/news/june-sunshine-p…

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

⚽Could the big match affect energy consumption?🇮🇪 In this episode of Plugged-In, our series exploring the power system, we look at how Ireland's WC playoff could affect energy demand. ℹ️All Plugged-In videos: bit.ly/4uNtALP #COYBIG #FIFAWorldCup #Football @irelandfootball.bsky.social

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

☘️Happy St Patrick's Day to all our colleagues, partners and friends at home and abroad. 🇮🇪 ℹ️For more episodes of Plugged-In with EirGrid, our series exploring the power system, visit: bit.ly/3Pc8s1x Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh! ☘️ #StPatricksDay #SystemDemand

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

⚡Nearly Half of Ireland's Electricity Came From Renewables in February📈 🔌This was a strong increase from 39% in January. Wind energy contributed 41% to February's overall fuel mix. Gas generation was at 37% and 14% via interconnection.  ℹ️Read more here: bit.ly/4lfz7Gu #Renewables

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

As #InternationalWomensDay approaches, we’re spotlighting the women #powering Ireland ⚡️💚 Meet Deirdre Merriman, Senior Grid Control #Engineer at #EirGrid - helping balance the #electricity grid 24/7 🇮🇪 ℹ️ Read more here: bit.ly/3P2cidm #Careers #IWD2026 #Renewables

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

📢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⚡

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

📢 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🌐

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

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! 🌊⚡

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

⚡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

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

📢 Research from @MaREI centre @ucc.ie shows EirGrid is a leader internationally in community engagement efforts 🌍 ℹ️ www.irishtimes.com/sponsored/2026/0…

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

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.🏗️

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

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

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

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

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

🗓️ 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

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

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 🏡🏢

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

📢 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: bit.ly/4a8xszf

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

📢 EirGrid welcomes the publication of the #AcceleratingInfrastructureAction Plan 🏗️ ℹ️ Read the full press release, including insights from our CEO, Cathal Marley: www.eirgrid.ie/news/eirgrid-reaffir…

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

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)⚡🌍

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

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⚡

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

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

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

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

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

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🔅

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

📢 #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 www.eirgrid.ie/news/over-40-electri…

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

⚡ 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. 🇪🇺

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Codema - Dublin's Energy Agency @codemadublin.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

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

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

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: eu.surveymonkey.com/r/BSMMZ9T #Careers #Jobs #Graduates

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

📢 #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: www.eirgrid.ie/cleanergrid or tag a student who should! 🙋

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

🔊 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: www.eirgrid.ie/graduates

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

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: www.eirgrid.ie/graduates #Graduates #Recruitment

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

📢 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

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

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 ⚡️🌍

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

📢 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

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

📢 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! ⚡

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

📢 #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

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

📢 Read our most recent #CelticInterconnector newsletter to keep up to date on works in 🇮🇪 & 🇫🇷 , including the successful completion of the first marine cable laying campaign & the successful recipients of phase 2 of the #CommunityBenefitFund 🔌🙋 ℹ️ lnkd.in/eRHvABVK

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

🎉 Celebrating 25 years of Business in the Community Ireland! ♻️ At EirGrid, we are committed to delivering a #cleaner, more inclusive, and #sustainable energy future for Ireland. We were delighted to be in attendance at BITCI’s landmark conference last Thursday.

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

🔆A new yearly total record for solar energy!🔆 By the end of July, 753 GWh of grid-scale solar power had been delivered, up from a total of 659 GWh for the whole of 2024. This record comes after a series of solar peaks over the summer, the highest being 798 MW on July 9th📈😎 #Solar #EnergyGrid

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Great to host the Intersynchronous Area Working Group (ISA WG) from @ENTSO_E & several #TSOs across 🇪🇺 EirGrid's involvement in this working group is particularly vital given the pivotal role of the #CelticInterconnector in connecting 🇮🇪 to the broader European #power system ⚡🔌

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

📣 EirGrid has named #Donegal woman Mary Cooke, of Naomh Brid GAA #Laghey the winner of its Community Heroes volunteer competition. Mary embodies the spirit of community and volunteerism that the award seeks to recognise and EirGrid has awarded her club a €5,000 donation. 🏆 🙌

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Proud to announce the latest milestone for the #CelticInterconnector, with the successful delivery of 2 of 4 transformers for the project 🔌⚡These critical components for this key #energy project were safely transported to the converter station site at Ballyadam 🙌 #CEFEnergy

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

EirGrid has awarded €821,265.50 in funding to 53 community groups in east Cork thanks to phase 2 of the Celtic Interconnector Community Benefit Fund. To see a list of successful applicants, or to learn more about the project, visit bit.ly/45NlZm6

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Our Chief Corporate Services Officer, Errol Close spoke to An Taisce's #Climate Ambassador Podcast about what it takes to keep the lights on, balancing supply and demand, delivering more #renewables, and creating a more reliable #energy grid🔋 👂Listen Here: :https://bit.ly/4m514zS #Renewables

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

📣Subscribe to our new #newsletter to keep up to date on #grid delivery, project milestones, to learn about how #renewables are powering the grid, our work in #communities across the country & much more ⚡️ www.linkedin.com/build-relati...

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

📢 EirGrid recently completed the uprate of the Flagford – Sliabh Bawn 110 kV circuit in #Roscommon, marking a key milestone in strengthening Ireland’s #electricity grid by enhancing the resilience of the #electricity supply for local communities in the North West ⚡ 🇮🇪

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EirGrid @eirgrid.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

EirGrid recently commenced marine and coastal surveys for the Powering Up Offshore - South Coast project. A significant step for the project which aims to deliver enough clean energy for almost 1M homes⚡ 🏡 ℹ️ www.irishtimes.com/sponsored/20... #OffshoreWind #MarineSurveys #Renewables

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