ESB Networks enhances capacity at Julianstown 38kV station to support growth across Meath

ESB Networks has completed a significant upgrade at Julianstown 38 kV Station, enhancing capacity and supporting future growth across east Meath and the wider area. 

The project involved replacing two existing 5 MVA transformers with two new 10 MVA transformers, increasing installed transformer capacity at the station by 10 MVA. 

The upgrade delivers an additional 10 MVA of installed transformer capacity, equivalent to the electricity demand of approximately 2,500 homes, including facilitating the electrification of heating and transport.  

Julianstown 38 kV Station is a key part of the electricity network serving growing communities and businesses across Meath. 

The investment will help support increasing electricity demand driven by population growth, new development and the transition to a low-carbon future in the region. 

James Finn, Network Capacity Deployment Manager, ESB Networks, said: 
"This upgrade at Julianstown 38 kV Station is an important investment in the electricity network across the northeast. By doubling installed transformer capacity at the station, we are helping to ensure the network can support future growth across Meath and the wider area. 

"As electricity demand continues to grow, projects such as this play an important role in strengthening the network, supporting regional development and enabling the transition to a more sustainable energy future." 

The project also forms part of ESB Networks' wider programme of investment across the northeast, helping to ensure the electricity network can support future 
residential, commercial and community development across the region. 

These works are part of ESB Networks’ wider €13.4bn programme of investments under Price Review 6 (PR6), to strengthen and build out the electricity network across the country, ensuring it can meet increasing demand while supporting Ireland’s housing and climate ambitions.  

Through its delivery, this project will also help to deliver an electricity system across these regions that can support housing growth, economic expansion and public transport infrastructure.