Thermal capacity accounted for 50.5% of total power plant installations globally in 2023, according to GlobalData, with total recorded thermal capacity of 4,608GW. This is expected to contribute 35.2% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 5,040GW. Of the total global thermal capacity, 0.14% is in Ireland. Listed below are the five largest upcoming thermal power plants by capacity in Ireland, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global thermal power segment. Buy the latest thermal power plant profiles here.
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1. Derrygreenagh Combined Cycle Power Plant
The Derrygreenagh Combined Cycle Power Plant is a 430MW thermal power project located in Offaly, Ireland. It is being developed by Bord na Mona Energy. The project is currently in permitting stage. The project is expected to enter commercial operation in 2027. The project is owned by Bord na Mona Energy. Buy the profile here.
2. Ringsend Emergency Power Station
Ringsend Emergency Power Station is a 299MW thermal power project in Dublin, Ireland. Electricity Supply Board is developing this project. The project is expected to come online by 2027. The project is currently in permitting stage. It is owned by Electricity Supply Board. Buy the profile here.
3. Westmeath OCGT Power Plant
The 275MW Westmeath OCGT Power Plant is located in Leinster, Ireland. It is owned by VPI; Lumcloon Energy. The thermal project is currently in permitting stage. The commercial operation of the project is expected in 2026. VPI; Lumcloon Energy is developing this project. Buy the profile here.
4. Shannonbridge Emergency Power Plant
The Shannonbridge Emergency Power Plant is a 264MW thermal power project. It is planned in Leinster, Ireland. The project is currently in under construction stage. It will be developed by Electricity Supply Board. Post completion of construction, the project is expected to get commissioned by 2024. Electricity Supply Board is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
5. North Wall Reserve Power Plant
The 200MW thermal project, North Wall Reserve Power Plant is expected to get commissioned by 2026. It The project is currently in permitting stage. Electricity Supply Board is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
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