S5E6: Eirgrid – The Future of Ireland’s Electricity Grid

In this episode, engineer and energy industry veteran Errol Close chats to Daithí and gives us an illuminating (pun intended) look at how Ireland keeps the lights on - literally. From how we trade power with the UK and soon France, to what happens when storms like Eowyn hit, Errol breaks it all down. You’ll hear why renewable energy makes grid management feel more like weather forecasting, how we hit a once-ambitious 40% renewables target, and what’s being done to get us to our latest targets. Whether you're into climate, renewable energy, or just curious where your power comes from - this one’s worth a listen. Thanks very much to Sorcha O'Carolan Murphy for support with research, design and promotion. Links: 1. Eirgrid - 2. Celtic Interconnector - 3. CRU (commission fo regulation of utilities) 4. Government Target of 80% share of renewable electricity generation by 2030: 5. EPA projecting only 68% renewable energy share by 2030: 6. Data Centres are projected to account for up to 30% of Ireland's electricity demand by 2030: 7. The impact of data centres 'capacity payments' on energy bills:

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S5E6: Eirgrid – The Future of Ireland’s Electricity Grid is an episode from The Climate Ambassador Podcast.

This episode is 37:52 long.

This episode was published on Sep 1, 2025.

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