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Fishamble: The New Play Company celebrated the launch of its latest anthology, "Tiny Plays", in ESB’s head office in Dublin last Wednesday. Proudly supported by ESB, this collection showcases the creativity and talent of playwrights who have mastered the art of storytelling in just 600 words. In 2021, through supporting the arts sector during the challenging lockdown period, ESB and Fishamble: The New Play Company saw an opportunity to invite the public to envision a brighter future through short plays. Ten Tiny Plays for a Brighter Future are included in the Tiny Plays Book ,which highlights diverse voices and stories from Ireland and serves as a testament to the resilience and creativity of its people. To buy the Fishamble ‘Tiny Plays’ book, visit https://lnkd.in/edJC4867 #ESBNetZeroFuture #Supportingthearts

To support targets that address #climatechange, large companies are increasingly seeking a guarantee of green energy from their energy suppliers before switching. These guarantees of origin energy certificates (GOOs) are matched on an annual or monthly basis so it can often prove difficult for energy companies, and their customers, to report on their green energy usage on an accurate basis. Today, our Venture Innovation Team, X_Site, in partnership with Granular Energy has successfully completed the first phase of a pilot integration that has made generating hourly matched green energy reports feasible for several sample commercial customers. As part of this pilot, data from our Carnsore wind farm in Co Wexford was directly matched to test customers hourly consumption, demonstrating that the data could be matched accurately and reported immediately to customers. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eEqeu-dD #ESBNetZeroFuture

Ahead of ESB Science Blast 2024, Brendan Shine, plant manager of Ardnacrusha Power Station, visited Killea National School to investigate a very important question about renewable energy: Can fruit and vegetables make electricity? ESB Science Blast, a non-competitive educational programme, shows children how fun and exciting STEM can be. Teachers from across Ireland are embracing ESB Science Blast for its incredible impact on students. The interactive and enjoyable investigations, led by the students, spark curiosity and a love for learning, preparing them for tomorrows world. Learn more about Killea NS and their experience of ESB Science Blast at https://lnkd.in/eJvsZ5gn #ESBScienceBlast #STEM #ESBNetZeroFuture 

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Tánaiste Micheál Martin was joined by Stephen O'Mahony, our Moneypoint Station Manager, and other ESB colleagues at the recent Ennis Chamber President's Lunch. Here, Stephen addressed attendees and highlighted our ambitious plans to transform Moneypoint into a green energy hub as part of our #ESBNetZeroStrategy.

ESB Networks has today announced that over 100,000 rooftop solar Microgenerators have now been connected to Ireland’s electricity network, cumulatively adding over 400MW of clean energy onto Ireland’s power system. Read the full release here: #ESBNetZeroFuture

As global temperatures rise at an unprecedented rate, time is running out to turn the tide on #climatechange. There can be no underestimating the challenge that lies ahead. But the strides made in #Ireland over the last five years clearly demonstrate that the will and the capability is there to make #NetZero a reality. The technologies are ready, an enabling policy and regulatory framework is in place, and real, tangible progress is being made to decarbonise economies and societies around the world by 2050. Read more in our latest blog 'Net Zero Ireland by 2050 – Reasons to be Optimistic' here: https://lnkd.in/eRYpKW9t #ESBNetZeroFuture

In the first part of our 'Work in Solar' series, Andrew Dunne from our solar team outlines how his role is helping to support our #ESBNetZeroFuture strategy. Andrew joined ESB almost 25 years ago, working in the construction of overhead power lines. He has gone on to hold a number of other positions before joining our solar team in 2020. https://lnkd.in/eVKrc9UT

We have launched new zero-carbon hydrogen power generation demonstration units to showcase what is the first deployment of hydrogen to zero-carbon electricity in Ireland.   The units, produced by GeoPura, and their partner, Siemens Energy can support the network by using fuel cell technology to supply up to 250kW of clean power when required – with the only by-product being pure water.   The hydrogen power units are part of a larger investment by ESB in a demonstration-scale green hydrogen lighthouse project to support the delivery of our #ESBNetZeroFuture strategy. Read more: https://lnkd.in/erKx9i2e

As set out in our Sustainability Leadership Plan, our goal is to be nature- positive by 2030 and support nature restoration across our activities.    Our ambitions include collaborating with partners to enhance biodiversity. Recently, as part of a large-scale energy efficiency project with a key manufacturing client, ESB's Smart Energy team developed an on-site plan that not only improved energy performance but also incorporated dedicated spaces to support and nurture natural wildflowers. This initiative involved planting native species, creating habitats for pollinators, and integrating green spaces within the industrial landscape, turning underutilised areas into thriving ecosystems.    By fostering these green spaces, we are creating a ripple effect that benefits the surrounding environment and communities, promoting a healthier, more sustainable future. Our team’s commitment to combining energy efficiency with conservation demonstrates how industrial projects can harmonise with nature.    As we continue implementing energy efficiency solutions, we’re proud to see tangible results contributing to the preservation and restoration of our precious ecosystems.    #ESBSmartEnergyServices #Biodiversity #Sustainability