EirGrid

At its core, our DS3 (Delivering a Secure and Sustainable Power System) programme is to ensure the secure integration of increasing amounts of variable renewable generation onto the grid in Ireland and Northern Ireland. In order to achieve our legally binding 40% renewable electricity target by 2020, Ireland must install approximately 5,500 MW of renewable generation, mainly wind. This development has required us to fundamentally rethink our traditional approach to power system operations because integrating renewable energy generation on the power system impacts on its secure operation.