ESB

Company description

ESB is a state-owned electricity utility company based in Ireland. It was established in 1927 and has since played a significant role in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity in Ireland. ESB operates a diverse portfolio of power generation assets, including fossil fuel, hydroelectric, and renewable energy sources. They have been actively transitioning to cleaner and more sustainable energy sources in recent years, with a focus on renewable energy. ESB has made substantial investments in renewable energy, particularly wind power. They are involved in onshore and offshore wind farms, contributing to Ireland's renewable energy goals. ESB Networks is responsible for the transmission and distribution of electricity throughout Ireland. They maintain the electricity grid and ensure a reliable power supply to homes and businesses.

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Company details

City:
Dublin
Address:
ESB Head Office 27 Fitzwilliam Street Lower Dublin 2 D02 KT92 Ireland
Website:

Participation in projects

Projects Transactions
List of the updates in which the company was involved

Company updates

  • September 08, 2026

    ESB reaches FID and awards construction contracts for 96 MW Chleansaid wind farm in Scotland

    ESB has reached Final Investment Decision (FID) and completed execution of the principal construction contracts for the 96MW Chleansaid Wind Farm, located near Lairg in the Scottish Highlands. The pr...

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  • September 07, 2026

    GE Vernova signs agreement to supply turbines for 96 MW Onshore Wind Farm in Scotland

    GE Vernova Inc. announced that it has signed an agreement with ESB (Electricity Supply Board) to supply 16 units of its 6.1 MW-158m onshore wind turbines for the 96 MW Chleansaid Wind Farm in the Scot...

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  • July 01, 2026

    Scoping Report Filed for 1.5 GW Floating Wind Farm in the UK

    Gwynt Glas Offshore Wind Farm, a pioneering project in the Celtic Sea, has submitted its Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Scoping Report to the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) Natural Resources Wale...

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  • June 03, 2026

    Installation of all the monopile foundations for 1.1 GW Offshore Wind Farm in the UK

    Installation of all the monopile foundations for 1.1 GW Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm’s wind turbines is complete, marking a major milestone in the flagship Scottish project’s offshore cons...

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  • September 10, 2025

    ESB energised its first wholly-owned solar farm—Bullstown Solar Farm in County Meath

    ESB has announced the energisation of its first wholly-owned solar farm, Bullstown Solar Farm, located in Co Meath, Ireland. Work on the multi-million-euro solar farm began in January 2024...

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  • August 20, 2025

    ESB, BnM cut ribbon on 108 MW Irish solar farm

    Irish Energy Ministry has inaugurated the 108 MWp Timahoe North solar farm in County Kildare, the first project delivered under ESB and Bord na Móna’s solar co-development agreement. Tim...

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  • December 17, 2024

    Vestas won 1.1 GW order for Inch Cape offshore wind project in Scotland

    Vestas has secured a firm and unconditional order for the 1.1 GW Inch Cape Offshore Wind project in Scotland from Inch Cape Offshore Limited, an equal joint venture between ESB and Red Rock Renewables...

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  • November 27, 2024

    Briggs Marine to provide crew transfer vessel support for Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) offshore wind farm

    Briggs Marine has secured a contract to provide crew transfer vessel (CTV) services to the 450 MW Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) offshore wind farm off the coast of Scotland. Briggs Marine continues to suppo...

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  • October 02, 2024

    Vestas to install turbines at 1.1 GW Offshore Wind farm in Scotland

    ESB and Red Rock Renewables have signed a deal with Vestas to install 15 MW turbines at the 1.1 GW Inch Cape offshore wind farm located in the North Sea, 15 km from the Angus coast of east Scotland, U...

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  • August 05, 2024

    ESB appointed construction contractor for development of 57 MW Middleton House Solar Farm

    ESB has announced that Voltalia will be the main engineering, procurement and construction contractor for the development of the 57 MW Middleton House Solar Farm, located to the northeast of Lanesboro...

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