EirGrid has launched its Group Strategy 2026, setting out an ambitious roadmap to transform Ireland’s electricity grid for a future where every home, business and community is powered by secure, clean and affordable electricity.
EirGrid is responsible for operating the electricity transmission system securely and reliably, while planning and delivering the grid of tomorrow.
The strategy outlines how EirGrid will “transform society” through electrification by delivering the most extensive programme of work ever undertaken on Ireland’s electricity system.
Following regulatory approval of an €18.9bn programme of investment to strengthen the electricity grid over the strategy period to 2030, a clear focus has been placed on building grid infrastructure at pace and at scale.
As part of the strategy, EirGrid has identified 29 priority projects to meet growing electricity demand, including the North Connacht 110kV project.
This project will see the delivery of a new 110kV underground cable circuit on the transmission grid, travelling between Ballina in Co Mayo and Ballaghaderreen in Co Roscommon.
EirGrid recently reached a significant milestone in the project, with its delivery partners ESB Networks starting construction. Once delivered, the project will increase grid capacity to meet customer demands for electricity in the region, providing enough electricity to power 150,000 homes.
