All-Island Grid Study Published
Energy Minister Eamon Ryan publishes a ground-breaking report on renewable energy and the electricity grid on the island of Ireland
10 January 2008
The All-Island Grid Study was undertaken by national and international experts and was commissioned jointly by the Department and the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment (Northern Ireland).
The most advanced and comprehensive of its kind in the world, the study examines a range of generation portfolios for Ireland, the ability of our power system to handle various amounts of electricity from renewable sources, the investment levels required, and the climate change and security of supply benefits that would accrue.
This Government is committed to making Ireland a world leader in renewable energy.
Full Text of Press Release
For more information on the All-Island Grid Study
Report on the All-Island Grid Study
Printed versions of Workstream 1, Workstream 4 and the Overview document are available from this Department. A CD-ROM containing Workstream 1, Workstream 2a, Workstream 2b, Workstream 3, Workstream 4 and the Overview document is also available on request.
If you would like to obtain any of the above please contact eilish.ruddle@dcenr.gov.ie or Tel: 01-678 2935.