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Companies challenge exclusion from imminent energy auction

Summary

Kilshane Energy Ltd is challenging a decision by Eirgrid, supported by the CRU, to exclude it from an imminent auction to supply electricity to the national grid. The High Court heard that Kilshane had planned to build two 299MW candidate units at Huntstown, North County Dublin, but was denied access to the auction because Eirgrid said the 200KV substation nominated by Kilshane would not be large enough and a 400KV substation would be required. Kilshane argued that a 400KV substation could be constructed and that the project would be feasible and operational by the October 2028 deadline. The company appealed to the Capacity Market Dispute Resolution Panel, where the decision was upheld on the basis of feasibility. Kilshane claims the refusal will have cascade effects on projects costing tens and hundreds of millions of euros. The case continues with further oral submissions expected to finish by Thursday.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Companies challenge exclusion from imminent energy auction. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• October 1, 2028 Other
• March 2028 Other
• Thursday, December 12 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2024-12-03 Publication

Why: Counsel said of the previous proposal, the 200KV substation was not an issue for Eirgrid and that something "must have changed regarding the substation because everything else here is exactly the same and we had no information – this is the case". CNI source report

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Read the original CNI report