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The framework includes both the expansion of ESB's current substations as well as newbuilds. Image: Linxon.

December 22, 2021

Linxon signs first framework agreement with ESB for innovative substations

Linxon is set to deliver innovative new substations for Electricity Supply Board (ESB) in the Republic of Ireland, having secured its first strategic long term framework agreement.

The Vulnerability Commitment’s signatories include Octopus Energy

November 25, 2021

820MW drop off Ireland’s grid in ‘exceptional’ event

On Monday evening, two power plants in Ireland tripped within five seconds of each other causing 820MW to fall off this system.

So Energy no longer exploring additional funding options after return of a 'more stable market'. Image: ESB.

August 27, 2021

ESB Energy merges with So Energy to form UK's 'next big green' supplier

ESB Energy has taken a 75% stake in challenger energy supplier So Energy, with the two businesses to merge under the latter’s brand.

August 24, 2021

ESB and Carrington Power fined £6m over market manipulation breach

ESB Independent Generation (ESBIGT) and Carrington Power submitted inaccurate data to National Grid ESO, Ofgem has found.

February 26, 2021

Roaming service covering 68% of UK chargepoints launches for Kia EV customers

Kia has launched KiaCharge, giving owners of Kia battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) access to over 13,900 chargers across the UK from a single account.

January 23, 2020

GridBeyond secures investment from ESB and Total in latest £9m funding round

Energy tech firm GridBeyond has clinched £9 million in its latest funding round, with investments from the likes of ESB and Total.

September 24, 2019

Allstar partners Engenie, GeniePoint for fleet charging payment card

Fleet fuel management provider Allstar has partnered a host of charging networks, including Engenie and GeniePoint, for the launch of a new payment card.

The 7MWh Mill Farm battery facility in Grantham is ESB's first foray into utility-scale battery storage. Image: Anesco.

June 18, 2018

ESB splashes the cash on maiden UK utility-scale battery project

Irish state utility ESB has confirmed its entry into the UK grid-scale energy storage market with the purchase of a 7MWh facility from developer Anesco.