Publications

It is essential for ESB Networks to assess the advances in materials and technologies relating to network assets, and to understand how they can be deployed to optimise existing network assets.

Amorphous Metal Distribution Transformers (AMDT) proposes a lower electrical loss design solution compared to traditional transformers. AMDT cores possess a different grain structure with much lower resistance to magnetization cycles, which leads to reduced core losses. This innovation project is about evaluating the suitability of AMDT transformers and in particular evaluating whether the reduced core losses of this unique material offer sufficient benefits when deployed on the Irish network.

This document is a joint TSO/TAO Report between EirGrid and ESB Networks which looks at our performance in planning investments and ultimately delivering transmission system projects in 2017.

This document is a joint TSO/TAO Report between EirGrid and ESB Networks which looks at our performance in planning investments and ultimately delivering transmission system projects in 2018.

This document is a joint TAO/TSO report between ESB Networks and EirGrid which looks at our performance in planning investments and ultimately delivering transmission system projects in 2019.

ESB Networks employed the services of Irish Rural Link in October 2019  to carry out an independent assessment of community understanding of the Laois-Kilkenny Reinforcement Project.

ESB Networks and EirGrid, in their respective capacities as Transmission Asset Owner (TAO) and Transmission System Operator (TSO), are publishing this Call for Input Consultation in relation to the PR5 Joint TSO/TAO Incentive. This is aligned with Section 7.9 of the CRU’s PR5 Regulatory Framework Incentives and Reporting (CRU/20/154) determination. The TSO/TAO previously published the Multi-Year Plan for 2023-2027. The final four years of that plan (2024 – 2027) are the basis for this Call for Input into the development of the 2024-2028 plan.

Consultation question

Via this Call for Input Consultation, we invite stakeholder views on and input into the proposed approach in advance of our finalisation of the 2024-2028 Multi Year Plans, and our subsequent submission of same to the CRU.

Next Steps

The consultation period will run for four weeks, beginning on 28^th July 2023, and closing on 25^th August 2023 at 17:30pm.

In line with Section 7.9 of the CRU’s PR5 Regulatory Framework Incentives and Reporting (CRU/20/154) determination, ESB Networks and EirGrid in their respective capacities as Transmission Asset Owner (TAO) and Transmission System Operator (TSO), are today publishing a consultation on enhancing the collaboration between the TSO and the TAO with regards to project delivery.

This public consultation is intended to seek customers, industry participants and other interested parties views on the approach to enhancing and improving collaboration between the TSO and TAO, as set out under CRU/20/154.

Consultation Questions

1. Do you have any feedback or comments on the joint EirGrid and ESB Networks consultation?

Next Steps

The consultation period will run for five weeks, beginning on 15th  October 2021, and closing on 19th November 2021 at 17:00pm. 

Interested stakeholder’s views are invited and can be sent to info@eirgrid.com or consultations@esbnetworks.ie by 17:00pm on 19th November 2021.