Kilroot
It's all over for coal as Kilroot goes green
THE coal burners have been switched off for the last time at Kilroot Power Station in Carrickfergus, which has kept the lights on in Northern Ireland since 1981.
Owner of Kilroot and Ballylumford power stations reports £225m loss
THE owner of the Kilroot and Ballylumford power stations has blamed surges in commodity prices after posting a pre-tax loss of £225 million.
New owner reverses losses at Kilroot and Ballylumford power stations
THE new Czech owner of the Kilroot and Ballylumford power stations reversed significant losses recorded at both power stations during 2019, new accounts show.
Czech energy group unveils £600m plan to transform Kilroot Power Station
THE Czech owner of Kilroot Power Station in Co Antrim has said its £600 million proposal to transform the coal-fired power station into a new low-carbon energy park, could preserve more than 150 permanent jobs on the site.
Huge blaze at Co Antrim business park
An investigation is underway to establish the cause of the fire at a former Police Federation club close to a Co Antrim business park.
Czech energy group launches tender process for €96m gas upgrade at Kilroot and Ballylumford power stations
THE Czech group which now owns the Kilroot and Ballylumford power stations has launched a €96 million (£82m) tender process to source gas fired generating units for the Co Antrim facilities.
The complexities of keeping our lights on
IT’S an ill wind that blows nobody any good.
Can Northern Ireland's power supply system cope without Kilroot?
UP at its control centre in the Castlereagh Hills, the electricity transmission operator SONI carries out one overriding function,which is to maintain a reliable, secure supply of power to homes and businesses.
Island of Ireland set to meet its renewable electricity targets
The island of Ireland is set to meet its renewable electricity targets following a major overhaul of the all-island electricity market, according to new research.
Republic and Northern Ireland set to meet renewable electricity target
THE island of Ireland is set to meet its renewable electricity targets following a major overhaul of the all-island electricity market, according to new research.