Transmission

North South 400kV Interconnection

Abstract:

EirGrid and SONI (System Operator for Northern Ireland) are jointly proposing a new high capacity electricity interconnector between the electricity networks of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Currently there is only a single such interconnector between the two networks and a second interconnector is now proposed.

Period: 2002

Organisations: EirGrid

GridWest

Abstract:

The Grid West project will deliver 21st century energy infrastructure to the west of Ireland. 

Period: 2012

Organisations: EirGrid

GridLink

Abstract:

The Grid Link Project is an estimated €500 million investment in the national electricity grid linking Leinster and Munster. The project consists of a new high voltage overhead power line linking Knockraha in Co. Cork to Great Island in Co. Wexford to Dunstown, near Kilcullen, in Co. Kildare ensuring a reliable and high quality electricity supply for homes, farms and businesses in the south and east region for the future.

Period: 2012

Organisations: EirGrid

Clashavoon Dunmanway

Abstract:

A new 110 kV electricity circuit is proposed to connect Clashavoon electricity substation, which is located north east of Macroom Co. Cork, and Dunmanway electricity substation located on the outskirts of Dunmanway Co. Cork.

Period: 2012

Organisations: EirGrid

Donegal 110kV

Abstract:

The Donegal 110kV project is being jointly developed by ESB Networks and EirGrid, as it consists of both a transmission and a distribution line.

Period: 2009

Organisations: EirGrid, ESB Networks

Dublin North Fringe

Abstract:

Dublin North Fringe 220kV infrastructure.

Period: 2012

Organisations: EirGrid

East West Interconnector

Abstract:

The East West Interconnector links the electricity transmission grids of Ireland and Great Britain and at 500 MW is the largest voltage sourced conversion High Voltage Direct Current scheme currently in operation in the world today. 

Period: 2010

Organisations: EirGrid

East Kerry North West Cork

Abstract:

EirGrid is proposing a new 220/110 kV substation which will connect into the existing 220 kV transmission line which runs from Tarbert, Co. Kerry to Clashavoon, Co. Cork, a new 110 kV circuit will be required to connect the proposed new 220/110 kV substation to the planned Cordal 110 kV substation and a new 110 kV circuit will be required to connect the proposed new 220/110 kV substation to either the planned Knockacummer 110 kV substation or the existing Glenlara 110 kV substation.

Period: 2012

Organisations: EirGrid

Laois Kilkenny

Abstract:

EirGrid is proposing to reinforce the network in the general Laois-Kilkenny region by way of constructing a new circuit between the two counties.        

Period: 2009

Organisations: EirGrid

Millstreet Upgrade

Abstract:

Millstreet grid upgrade.    

Period: 2012

Organisations: EirGrid

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