Low Carbon Solutions

Leading the way to a Brighter Future

Technology can transform the world's energy systems, providing opportunities to harness natural resources such as solar, wind, and water to collectively create a clean electricity mix.

Wind Energy

From our first 5MW wind farm in Ireland in 1998, ESB have developed an onshore wind asset portfolio that has the capacity to supply almost 1GW of green energy to the homes and businesses throughout Ireland and the United Kingdom. In addition, we are committed to the continued development of our offshore wind portfolio.

Solar Energy

By 2030, solar energy is expected to power 13% of the world. Solar energy is a key part of ESB International Brighter Future strategy which seeks to shift electricity generation away from fossil fuels by developing renewable projects of scale, and in doing so, lead the transition to a low carbon energy future based on clean, reliable and affordable electricity.

Hydro Energy

Hydro Energy accounts for almost 20% of the total global electricity production. It is a clean energy source, and other benefits include water supply, flood control, and irrigation. ESB has a proud tradition in sustainable generation. Our first hydro generating station in 1927 was at Ardnacrusha on the River Shannon, Ireland, and now we operate ten across Ireland and the UK.

Smart Energy Services

ESB's Smart Energy Services helps large energy users to lower their carbon footprint, improving energy efficiency while delivering savings on their energy costs. The transition to a green economy is a certainty. Together, we can make the transition easy, with tangible benefits for your organisation. 

Electric Vehicles

ESB ecars was established in 2010 to roll out the public charging infrastructure for electric vehicles across Ireland and support the introduction and demand for electric vehicles nationally.

ESB operates and maintains charge points across Ireland and in the UK. These are available for all electric vehicles and are found nationwide on-street, in shopping centres, and vehicle parks.

Energy Storage

Energy storage can absorb surplus renewable generation when energy exceeds demand and releases it when renewable generation output is low. Its purpose is to reduce the imbalances between energy demand and production. Energy storage is anticipated for growth every year in the 2020s, with capacity set to grow by almost a third worldwide year on year reaching 741 gigawatt-hours by 2030.

Related Case Studies

We have completed projects around the globe, and we are proud to share some of these success stories.

Our Solutions

As a Leading Global Engineering Consultancy, we offer a full range of solutions empowering our clients to deliver energy for generations to come.

What we do

We offer a comprehensive range of solutions for both public and private clients, right through the life cycle of their projects and the energy value chain.