What is smart grid Ireland?

Smart Grid Ireland’s industry and utility network members respond to the challenges of the energy transition towards a Net Zero carbon energy grid and network modernisation through innovation, enabling intelligent and efficient management of Ireland’s energy networks

How is smart grid Ireland responding to the energy transition?

Smart Grid Ireland’s industry and utility network members are responding to the challenges of the energy transition and network modernization. Grid-technology innovations are redefining how the system operates. Smart Grid Ireland has a track record of working constructuvely to infuluence energy policy and regulation in

What is smart grid Ireland 2024 Innovation Conference?

Welcome to Smart Grid Ireland 2024 Innovation Conference Smart Grid Ireland 2024 Innovation Conference will respond to the challenges of the energy transition towards a Net Zero carbon energy grid and network modernisation through innovation, enabling intelligent and efficient management of Ireland’s energy networks.

Can smart water heaters help reduce energy poverty in Ireland?

One of their initiatives is a joint project with Cluíd Housing where surplus renewables is redirected to heat water in Irish homes. By using smart water heaters, this solution combats energy poverty as well as increasing renewable electricity penetration on the grid.

Are Ireland's ambitious decarbonisation targets putting unprecedented demands on the electricity grid?

Ireland’s ambitious decarbonisation targets for 2030 are putting unprecedented demands on the electricity grid. Colm O’Neill and Rodney Doyle of our Energy practice explain below.

Is Ireland ready for a net zero energy system?

Ireland’s system operators are already endeavouring to prepare the grid for the challenges of a net zero energy system. On the transmission level, EirGrid’s DS3 programme has been a success story in terms of adding flexibility and resilience to the grid, enabling higher penetrations of renewable energy.