Eletricit in Ireland
Electricity in Ireland
In the 19th century, the electrical revolution, which was sweeping the rest of the developed world, looked set to bypass Ireland. Only a few selected locations around the country had this incredible new power source 'on tap'. However, thanks to the determination of a handful of far-sighted people, electricity was soon to take its first tentative steps towards becoming the ubiquitous and indispensable power source it has proved to be.
Evolution of the ESB
1901 - Hydroelectric power first discussed, but no action was take on the proposed project.
1903 - Power station built at the Pigeon House for Dublin Corporation's Electricity Department. The original building still stands, now modernized, re-equipped, a very small but historic part of the electricity generating, and supply system of the Electricity Supply Board in the early years.
1915 - Investigation into the generation of electricity from the Shannon. Theodore Stevens, a Civil Engineer investigated the possibility of generating electricity from the Shannon on behalf of the Irish Hydro-Electric Syndicate. This project, like an earlier one in 1901, was not developed.
1918 - More discussions on hydroelectric power, again, no action taken.
1922 - Foundation of the Irish state. It becomes clear that to progress industrially, it would have to develop and use its natural resources. An Irish engineer, Dr. Thomas A. McLoughlin proposed damming the River Shannon and building an electric power station at Ardnacrusha, a few miles from Limerick, which would bring power to cities and towns.
1925 - Electric power station at Ardnacrusha, Co. Clare approved. The Ardnacrusha, scheme was approved by the Government and work began in September 1925.
1927 - Electricity Supply Board established. The Electricity Supply Board Act was passed in 1927 to set up the Electricity Supply Board, a corporate body to control and develop Ireland's electricity network.
1937 - Liffey scheme approved. The scheme
In the 19th century, the electrical revolution, which was sweeping the rest of the developed world, looked set to bypass Ireland. Only a few selected locations around the country had this incredible new power source 'on tap'. However, thanks to the determination of a handful of far-sighted people, electricity was soon to take its first tentative steps towards becoming the ubiquitous and indispensable power source it has proved to be.
Evolution of the ESB
1901 - Hydroelectric power first discussed, but no action was take on the proposed project.
1903 - Power station built at the Pigeon House for Dublin Corporation's Electricity Department. The original building still stands, now modernized, re-equipped, a very small but historic part of the electricity generating, and supply system of the Electricity Supply Board in the early years.
1915 - Investigation into the generation of electricity from the Shannon. Theodore Stevens, a Civil Engineer investigated the possibility of generating electricity from the Shannon on behalf of the Irish Hydro-Electric Syndicate. This project, like an earlier one in 1901, was not developed.
1918 - More discussions on hydroelectric power, again, no action taken.
1922 - Foundation of the Irish state. It becomes clear that to progress industrially, it would have to develop and use its natural resources. An Irish engineer, Dr. Thomas A. McLoughlin proposed damming the River Shannon and building an electric power station at Ardnacrusha, a few miles from Limerick, which would bring power to cities and towns.
1925 - Electric power station at Ardnacrusha, Co. Clare approved. The Ardnacrusha, scheme was approved by the Government and work began in September 1925.
1927 - Electricity Supply Board established. The Electricity Supply Board Act was passed in 1927 to set up the Electricity Supply Board, a corporate body to control and develop Ireland's electricity network.
1937 - Liffey scheme approved. The scheme