Global Infrastructure SherpaEirGrid
EirGrid is the state-owned electricity transmission system operator (TSO) for Ireland, responsible for operating, developing, and maintaining the national grid. It also operates the electricity system in Northern Ireland through its subsidiary SONI. Its strategy focuses on integrating renewable energy, enhancing grid resilience, and developing international interconnectors to meet future energy demands and achieve climate targets.
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Electricity Transmission System OperatorOperatorDeveloper
Strategic Overview
- EirGrid's primary strategic focus is on modernizing and expanding the national electricity grid to facilitate the integration of a high proportion of renewable energy, aiming for 80% renewable electricity by 2030.
- A key part of its strategy involves enhancing grid resilience and developing international interconnectors to improve security of supply and enable energy trading with neighboring markets.
- The company is actively involved in planning and delivering critical infrastructure projects to support Ireland's climate action targets and future economic growth, including connections for data centers and large-scale renewable projects.
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Mark Foley
Chief Executive
Rodney Doyle
Chief Operations Officer
Doireann Barry
Chief People Officer
Gary Healy
Chief Financial Officer
Aine O'Grady
Chief Infrastructure Officer
Liam Ryan
Chief Innovation & Planning Officer
Michael Mahon
Chief Information Officer
Track Record
23
Years Active
Notable projects: Celtic Interconnector, North-South Interconnector, Shaping Our Electricity Future Programme, Grid West
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