EirGrid

Grid Delivery

A snapshot of some key grid infrastructure deliveries from around the country

Collaboration across the industry is crucial as we work towards our energy targets and bring more renewable energy onto the grid.

On this page, we'll share some highlights as we strengthen Ireland's grid.

Celtic Interconnector

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Work continues apace on the Celtic Interconnector Project, with the installation of ducts across the beach section complete at the landfall at Claycastle Beach, Youghal. 

Meath

Deenes 110 kV station

The Deenes 110 kV Station in Co Meath is one of the latest projects to be connected to the electricity grid under the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme 2. This delivery also includes the energisation of Gaskinstown Solar Farm.

A look back at some highlights from 2024

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Donegal

Uprated infrastructure on the Binbane to Cathleen Falls circuit

EirGrid completed works to uprate the Binbane to Cathleen Falls 110 kV circuit in Co Donegal in December 2024, adding 64.4 MW capacity to the grid in the region

Maynooth - Woodland

Uprated electricity lines in the Maynooth-Woodland area

EirGrid completed uprate works on the Maynooth to Woodland 220 kV line in December 2024, ensuring a continued secure energy supply for the greater Dublin area.

This work was necessary to facilitate essential maintenance of the 400 kV and 220 kV network.

Waterford

A drone view of Rathnaskilloge 110 kV Station in Co Waterford

The Rathnaskilloge 110 kV Station in Co Waterford became one of our latest Renewable Electricity Support Scheme 2 projects to be connected to the electricity grid.

This December delivery also included the energisation of Rathnaskillloge Solar Farm, which will support an additional 95 MW in export capacity once fully operational.

Kildare

Electricity connections in Timahoe, Co Kildare

November 2024 saw EirGrid energising Timahoe 110 kV Station and Timahoe North Solar Farm in Co Kildare on the transmission system, securing an additional 70 MW of renewable generation onto the national grid.