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📢 Join EirGrid and key stakeholders at WindEurope as we share the latest progress on Ireland’s offshore wind ambitions and formally launch new procurement opportunities for industry. 📍 WindEurope Madrid, Colón, Level 2, Conference Area 🗓️ Tuesday, April 21 | ⏰ 1.30 – 3.00pm A key highlight of the event is the launch of the Powering Up Offshore – South Coast Tonn Nua Substation Package, the first major transmission procurement under EirGrid’s new offshore delivery framework. The package covers the design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of offshore substations, associated HV equipment, onshore compensation compound works, and related engineering scope, a major step forward in turning Ireland’s offshore plans into reality. Speaking ahead of the launch, Keith Doherty, Head of Commercial and Procurement at EirGrid, said, “The Powering Up Offshore – South Coast Tonn Nua Substation Package marks a significant milestone in operationalising Ireland’s offshore ambitions. As the first major transmission procurement under this framework, it sends a clear signal to the market and underlines our commitment to delivering the infrastructure needed to support up to 5 GW of offshore wind in the coming years.” This WindEurope session brings together government, EirGrid, and industry leaders to outline progress to date, upcoming timelines, and how the supply chain can engage and participate in delivering Ireland’s offshore energy future 🤝 #WindEurope2026 #OffshoreWind #IrelandEnergy #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy #WindEurope2026 #WindPower #Procurement #NetZero

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