iPhone users now have live information at their fingertips about electricity usage and generation in Ireland and Northern Ireland, following the launch of a new 'smart' app by EirGrid Group.

EirGrid has launched its new SmartGrid application, coinciding with Responsible Business Week.

iPhone users can now download the new EirGrid Group SmartGrid application from the iTunes store. SmartGrid allows users to see graphs on key energy-related data, in a straight-forward and intuitive way. The application is now live and available for download from the iTunes store.


The app provides users the with a real time view of the power system in Ireland and Northern Ireland, with information direct from control centres in Dublin and Belfast.

The key features of the app include:

•A summary map of Ireland and Northern Ireland showing data for the power system with the ability to switch between graphical and tabular views. Real-time Electricity System Data including System Demand, Wind, Fuel Mix, Interconnection, Frequency, Pricing and CO2 Emissions and Intensity

•A zoomable Map showing Transmission System in Ireland & Northern Ireland: Real-time Household Appliance Rating for Carbon Emissions

Fintan Slye, EirGrid Group's Chief Executive said: "User participation and interaction with the power system is set to increase over the coming years and there is a real opportunity for the information and communications technology (ICT) sector in Ireland to develop innovative technologies to facilitate this increased participation."

(CD/MH)