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2011
24th November 2011 Press Release - Online auction platform launched
EirGrid launch the online auction platform which will be used by market players to trade capacity on the East West Interconnector.
17th June 2011 Unrecorded burial ground found in Rush
A previously unrecorded burial ground has located in Rush, Co. Dublin
17th June 2011 Press Release North South Interconnector Consultation Extension
EirGrid is extending the period of public consultation for the North-South 400 kV Interconnection Development for a further two weeks.
6th June 2011 Construction of EirGrids converter station in north Wales
Work progressing on an electricity converter station in Shotton, near Deeside for the EirGrid East West Interconnector, is to incorporate a research project by the National University of Ireland, Galway (NUI Galway) to investigate new techniques for piling.
1st June 2011 Minister Rabbitte's speech at the Energy Ireland Conference
"The Government fully endorses the strategic national importance of investing in Ireland’s electricity transmission infrastructure. EirGrid’s national grid development strategy “GRID 25” is of key importance. Development of the high voltage electricity grid is critical to economic recovery, security of supply, competitiveness and the realisation of our renewable electricity targets."
To view the entire speech, click here
May 2011 Statistics about the Transmission Network
To find out more about the Transmission Network click Transmission System Information Booklet
April 2011 Catch up on Grid25 programme and activities
Grid25 Newsletter Vol 3 April 2011
March 2011 Consultation on Grid25 Implementation Programme
Consultation on Grid25 Implementation Programme and accompanying Strategic Environmental Assessment documents available here
Consultation took place from March 30 to Aprl 29 2011. All queries can be directed to SEA2011@eirgrid.com.
2010
Catch up on the EirGrid Grid25 programme and activities
Grid25 Newsletter Vol 2 December 2010
Grid25 Newsletter Vol 1 Aug 2010
Read about the latest project developments in the Interconnector News
EU confirms €110 million grant towards cost of Ireland Wales Interconnector. EU Grant for East West Interconnector
2009
15th September 2009
Planning Permission Granted for Ireland Wales Electricity Link
Press Release for ABP Planning Approval WELSH
6th July 2009
An Bord Pleanála request for additional information.
To view the full response document please visit the East West Interconnector Planning Application website.
30th March 2009
EirGrid Awards Contract for Construction of the East West Interconnector (11.4Kb)
28th January 2009
East West Euro Funding (PDF 13Kb)
2008
16th December 2008
East West Planning Application Submitted (PDF 73Kb)
27th May 2008
Irish Sea survey for East-West electricity link completed (PDF 73Kb)
13th March 2008
EirGrid welcomes government energy policy initiatives (PDF 16Kb)
7th January 2008
EirGrid welcomes government boost for East-West Interconnector (PDF 17Kb)
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