SONI is the Electricity Transmission System Operator for Northern Ireland. That means we manage the transmission system, or the ‘Grid’ as it is better known, to bring electricity to every part of Northern Ireland.
We are working to upgrade our power system to help deliver Northern Ireland’s Energy Strategy and reach our target of 80% of electricity coming from renewable sources by 2030. The pace, scale and complexity of this transformation is unprecedented and has to be delivered while also ensuring a safe, stable and reliable supply of electricity and value for money for consumers.That means we have to make changes to our grid infrastructure and how we use it to introduce more and newer forms of renewable energy.
Published in partnership with EirGrid, the Electricity Transmission System Operator for Ireland, Tomorrow’s Energy Scenarios explores our future energy needs and identifies different paths for enabling a cleaner energy system based on renewable energy by 2050. Meeting the energy demands of tomorrow presents many complex challenges and moving towards a more sustainable future will require significant transformation that goes beyond the electricity grid.