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FOREWORD
We stand at a crucial turning
point. Ireland has committed to
delivering 40% of its electricity
from renewables by 2020. The
Irish economy is ever more
dependent on secure, high-quality
electricity infrastructure and ESB
Networks plays a vital role in
supporting these issues.
In 2027, ESB Networks will be celebrating 100
years serving all electricity customers and the Irish
state, providing the infrastructure on which our
society has developed.
Over the 'boom' years, while making over
100,000 new connections per year, ESB
Networks was making strategic investments in
the long-term sustainability and quality of our
networks. In renewing networks, 80,000km of
MV networks were rebuilt and over 40,000km
converted to 20kV, network transformer capacity
was increased by almost 50%, and average
customer electricity outage duration per year was
reduced by 72%.
Having developed robust, high-quality networks,
the next challenge is to realise their full potential.
Smart operations and development of planning,
leveraging sensors and widespread, high-speed,
reliable communications will fundamentally
increase the efficiency and effectiveness of our
networks. This kind of innovation in investment
goes beyond laying lines and cables and involves
the integration of traditional electricity networks
with Information Technology and communications
systems. It is a revolutionary process which we
are undertaking in an informed and diligent way,
working with all stakeholders across industry,
academia and most importantly our customers.
This publication sets out our vision of Networks
2027. What I can assure you is that along with
our focus on safety, customers are central to ESB
Networks' development and that ESB Networks,
will deliver this network of the future.
Jerry O'Sullivan
Managing Director, ESB Networks
Contents
Introduction / The Journey to Date
01
The History and Challenges
Targets for the Future
Where we are Now
02
10 Years of Achievement
The Network Performance Now
Drivers Of Change
04
ESB Networks Approach to Future Networks
Joined-Up Thinking
Integrating Renewable Generation
06
Connecting Renewable Generation
Award-Winning Research
Research Development and Demonstration
08
Smart Green Circuits
Role of the DSO
Partnership Across the Industry
10
Working with Partners to Deliver Change
Smart Network Operations
12
Active Network Management
Increasing Network Efficiency and Reliability
Customers and New Technology
14
Smart Metering
Active Engaged Customers
Delivering on Price and Regulation
16
Five-Year Price Control Process Keeps Ireland
on a Competitive Footing
Future Networks
18
Convergence of Electricity & Telecommunications
Summary
20
ESB Networks 2027 will Deliver
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