Developing and acquiring 1.2 GW of solar by 2030
Our aim is to develop a pipeline of projects to deliver large scale batteries while also developing a growing solar energy portfolio.
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Generation and Trading
We are progressing a pipeline of projects and acquisitions, including initiatives with our trusted partners, to deliver our 5GWs of renewable electricity by 2030 target and net zero emissions by 2040.
Onshore Wind
Since 1998, starting with our 5MW wind farm in Crockahenny, we’ve built an onshore wind portfolio supplying nearly 850MW of clean energy in Ireland and the UK.
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Offshore Wind Energy
Offshore wind is playing a major role globally in mankind's fight against climate change and our transition to a zero carbon economy. We have been involved in offshore wind generation since 2017 with a number of planned projects for Ireland and the UK.
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After 40 years, we end coal generation at our Moneypoint power station
We are continuing the transformation of our Moneypoint power station in Co Clare into a renewable energy hub with the end of coal generation earlier than planned, representing a significant milestone in our net zero carbon strategy.
Moneypoint will remain a key site for ESB and for the Mid-West region as the station evolves and transforms to support the Irish government to achieve its climate targets.
Partnering with DP Energy to develop Lyra wind farm
We have partnered with DP Energy to develop Lyra onshore wind farm in Co Mayo, with the potential to generate 100MW of clean energy.
Located approximately 7km of Wesport, the proposed project will generate enough energy to power more than 70,000 homes on an annual basis.
New battery plant at Aghada, Co Cork
We currently have more than 300MWs of battery storage capacity in operation in Ireland, making it one of the largest battery portfolios in Europe.
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Green Atlantic @ Moneypoint
We have set an ambitious and bold course of action to help Ireland achieve climate action targets and transition the country to reliable, affordable, net zero energy. Green Atlantic @ Moneypoint is a multi-billion Euro programme of significant investments on the County Clare site over the next decade.
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Our hydrogen power demonstration project
We have deployed fuel cell units as part of the first phase of a demonstration-scale green hydrogen lighthouse project. We have hosted the facilities at the Irish Open at Portrush as well as Microsoft and our head office in Dublin.
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Our Generation Portfolio
Coolkeeragh
Title :
Coolkeeragh
Location :
Co. Derry
Select a choice :
Thermal
Latitude :
55.0438330
Longitude :
-7.2487220
Fuel: Natural gas
Capacity: 455MW
Commissioned: 2005
Technology:
1 x Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) (2005)
1 x Open Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT) (1970)
Coolkeeragh sits on the site of a previous oil-fired plant. With a capacity of 455 MW, our station can provide one third of Northern Ireland’s electricity needs and adds to the supply security for the network in the North West region. To ensure we can always generate electricity, the plant can also operate on liquid fuel (low sulphur distillate).
The newer Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) has a dry low nitrogen oxide combustion system, which leads to higher energy efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional thermal power stations.
We generate the electricity at 16 kV and then increase to a higher 275 kV and 110 kV level through step-up transformers to match the Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) transmission system requirements. This high voltage electricity is then transferred to outgoing feeder connections in an adjacent switchyard and then through the transmission system to the electricity users.
Hydrogen
We believe hydrogen produced from renewable electricity will play a critical role in the decarbonisation of many sectors.
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Wave Energy
Harnessing our natural resources – including wave - can help Ireland achieve its climate targets and provide clean energy for homes, farms and businesses.
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