BORD GÁIS ENERGY, and its parent company Centrica, is set to develop two new power plants as part of a “long-term investment in Ireland”.
The production of green hydrogen is one of the “key priorities” in the government’s National Energy Security Framework, which was developed to address the challenges of ensuring the long-term security of affordable energy supply. Bord Gáis added that the plants will be capable of moving “from a standing start to full power generation inside of six minutes”.
“In addition to our existing Whitegate power station, the construction of these two new plants will help the penetration of renewables on the system while also supporting Ireland’s journey to net zero.” The Framework also focused on how the government could manage the impacts of “dramatic increases” in energy costs on consumers and businesses.