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€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. Creativity, collaboration and community to drive a sustainable future. bit.ly/4vVVMfA

📢 #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 Read more here: eirgrid.ie/news/june-suns…

📢 Protecting #marine life is central to our #offshore wind work along Ireland’s south coast 💙🌊Marine Mammal Observers are monitoring protected species during our 2026 surveys, while nature-inclusive solutions help support #biodiversity 🦈⚡ 👇 Watch the video to learn more.

🗣️ As part of the public consultation for the #Kildare #Dublin #Grid Reinforcement Project, EirGrid is hosting in person information events where communities can speak directly with the project team 🙋🏼⚡ ℹ️ Event info & details: eirgrid.ie/kildaredublin

📢 EirGrid has launched a #publicconsultation for the latest phase of the #Kildare #Dublin Grid Reinforcement Project, a critical #electricity grid upgrade to support the growing energy needs of Kildare and South‑West Dublin ⚡ 👉 Find out more: 🔗 eirgrid.ie/kildaredublin

📢 The #Fingal to #EastMeath Grid Reinforcement Project will see improved #energyinfrastructure in one of the fastest-growing regions in 🇮🇪 EirGrid has identified a site as the best performing option for the substation & will hold public info events. See: eirgrid.ie/fingaleastmeath

Students recently took home prizes from the @AnTaisce @GreenSchoolsIre Energy Awards⚡🇮🇪 Students taking part in the Energy Theme gathered with their teachers at the award ceremony, where they were presented with the Green Flag, recognising their outstanding work 🍏 Congrats🏆

Great to update @mmcgrathtd on EirGrids work in helping to deliver a safe, secure & greener #electricity system in Ireland 🇮🇪⚡ We thank the Commissioner for taking the time to share his insights on the evolving energy landscape and the priorities facing 🇮🇪 & the wider EU 🇪🇺

📢 Nearly 49% of Ireland’s #electricity came from #renewables in March⚡Grid‑scale #solar reached a new peak of 983MW, providing >20% of system demand at times, while growth in embedded solar reduced daytime demand from conventional generation. ℹ️ bit.ly/4vp8XFU

EirGrid recently joined ESB to present local community groups with funding from the #Shannonbridge TEG #CommunityBenefitFund 🙋🏽🏠 The Fund has recognised the important role that the community has played in supporting the delivery of this important #infrastructure project ⚡

⚽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 @IrelandFootball

📢 EirGrid & @ESBNetworks are using Dynamic Line Rating to boost capacity on existing #electricity infrastructure⚡ DLR uses real time data regarding weather and line condition to estimate how much electricity an overhead line can safely carry. #DroneTechnology

☘️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

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

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 🇮🇪 irishtimes.com/advertising-fe… #Renewables #Careers

📢 This #EngineersWeek, we spotlight the #CelticInterconnector #Engineering and Interface Manager, Kieran French & his work on one of Ireland’s most strategic #energy projects, the Celtic Interconnector 👷‍♂️⚡ ℹ️ Read here: irishexaminer.com/sponsored/arid… #CEFEnergy

EirGrid Board & Exec team visit the #CelticInterconnector project to see the significant progress being made on this key energy project - inspiring to see how far it has progressed 🌍 A highlight was meeting the teams in our expanded Cork office & hearing insights⚡ #CEFEnergy

📢 Battery storage update reduces Ireland’s reliance on traditional #fossilfuel generators. Large #batterystorage units are now playing a bigger role in Ireland’s electricity system, after a large change introduced by EirGrid and our partners last year 🔋 irishtimes.com/advertising-fe…

⚡How Ireland's #electricitygrid is preparing for the future 🇮🇪 What changes are happening to move Ireland towards more #low-carbon #energy to benefit our economy and local communities? 💡 🔗Stay informed: independent.ie/storyplus/how-… #Renewables #CelticInterconnector

📢40% of electricity was generated from renewables in January. Wind contributed most of the renewables generated, amounting to 33% of all the electricity. Total generation from wind energy was 1119 GWh, gas was at  44% of all electricity and 16% came via interconnection⚡