Ireland – Black Start Services for Greenlink Interconnector (2026-2029)

EirGrid is seeking to contract Black Start services from Greenlink Interconnector to enhance electricity grid resilience and enable rapid system restoration following major outages. Black Start services are critical for power system recovery when conventional generation cannot be accessed. The contract runs for 3 years (23 February 2026 to 23 February 2029) with an optional 2-year extension (total potential 5 years). The service is valued at €680,000 annually, totaling €3,400,000 over the full potential contract period. This is a specialized energy services opportunity for grid stability and emergency response capabilities.