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SONI has announced the launch of a second phase of procurement for additional renewable integration technologies, building on the successful delivery of two earlier projects in the north west. Credit SONI

New ground broken on first of its kind energy infrastructure in Northern Ireland

SONI, the System Operator for Northern Ireland, has delivered a series of technological and operational advancements that are helping to future proof the electricity grid

NI electricity grid hits major milestone to boost renewable energy use

Londonderry man Gerard Carlin has been appointed as Translink’s new group chief executive

Londonderry man appointed as Translink’s new chief executive

Pupils from accross NI took part in Engineers Week 2026

Engineers Week 2026 inspires pupils across Northern Ireland

Engineers Week in 2026 Returns

Engineers Week Arrives in Northern Ireland to inspire the next generation

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Inspiring the Engineers Who Will Power Northern Ireland’s Future

1. L-R Mark Raphael, General Manager, GMO NI; Gerard Carlin, Director of Networks and Innovation, SONI

Gas and electricity operators to collaborate on future energy scenario planning

SONI, the independent electricity Transmission System Operator for Northern Ireland, has welcomed the Committee for the Economy to its headquarters in Belfast

NI electric utility firm welcomes Economy Committee to discuss energy transition

Northern Ireland’s electricity Transmission System Operator, SONI becomes first NI employer to join Menopause Accreditation Programme with Work Life People. Pictured is Karina Todd, founder and CEO of Work Life People, Colin Cairnduff, head of people and place at SONI and Caroline Ashe, HR business partner at SONI

NI firm becomes first to join menopause programme and educate staff

SONI, the electricity Transmission System Operator for Northern Ireland, in partnership with EirGrid, the Single Electricity Market Operator (SEMO) regulators, and industry stakeholders, has launched new technology designed to help Northern Ireland use more renewable energy and accelerate the transition to a cleaner electricity system

SONI advances Northern Ireland’s journey to net zero with major grid upgrade

Former audit partner Michael Kidd will join the SONI board alongside Dr Jayesh Parmar, an international energy and policy expert. Pictured with SONI chair, Dr Peter McNaney CBE

NI electricity operator grid welcomes two independent non-executive directors

Judith Rance, RenewableNI

Renewable generation in Northern Ireland declines

Northern Ireland’s electricity grid operator, SONI (System Operator for Northern Ireland), has announced the appointment of Nichola Mallon as its new head of corporate affairs. Credit SONI

NI grid operator appoints former Infrastructure Minister to senior adviser role

Solarfix Managing Director Michael O’Donnell and new Chairman Robin McCormick at the company’s headquarters in Mallusk

Former SONI boss appointed new chairman of NI solar panel company

Photo (L to R): Tamasin Fraser (Director, Omnipower Renewables), Laoiseach Scullion (Policy and Public Affairs Adviser, RenewableNI), Gail Kinkead (Business Development Manager, AgendaNi Magazine)

The UK’s premier renewable energy event for women returns to Belfast

New Business Energy Taskforce to facilitate the green transition. Pictured is Alan Campbell, chief executive, SONI and Suzanne Wylie, chief executive, NI Chamber

NI Chamber and SONI establish new Energy Task and Finish Group
The new business-led group aims to deliver policy recommendations to government and regulators to support the 2025 review of the Northern Ireland Energy Strategy
Claire Cartmill

SONI control room

System Operator for Northern Ireland launches new multi-year strategy

System Operator for Northern Ireland (SONI) has launched its public consultation for the Tamnamore – Drumnakelly Project

SONI launches public consultation for Tamnamore – Drumnakelly Project

A Northern Ireland delegation of energy experts from the Department for the Economy, NIE, SONI and the private sector made a trip 17km offshore from Marseille this week to see the Mediterranean’s first three floating wind turbines

NI experts visit first floating wind turbines as plans for Irish sea gather pace

Jack Sonni was known as “the other guitarist” during the London band’s Brothers in Arms era. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/

Jack Sonni: Dire Straits guitar legend dies at the age of 68

Doing the right things to make sure the people of Northern Ireland have the opportunity to help in the effort to get us to net zero is among the fastest-rising strategic priorities on the agenda of almost every boardroom including NIE Networks. Recently they announced plans to invest over £3billion in the electricity network and create more than 1,000 jobs over the next 10 years (2023 to 2032). Pictured is Derek Hynes, managing director, NIE Networks

Derek Hynes, NIE chief: 'NI’s climate ambitions must be a team sport'

Alan Campbell, managing director of SONI, Sara Lynch, head of sustainability at Queen’s University Belfast, David McEwen, head of business development at Agnew Leasing and Chris Morrow, head of communications & engagement at NI Chamber

NI Chamber’s next Energy Forum will examine the outlook for 2023

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General views of Kilroot power station in Carrickfergus. Credit /Stephen Hamilton-Presseye

Electricity blackouts for NI predicted in new report by grid operators

Electricity pylons

Utility Regulator’s report a ‘wake up call’

News Letter editorial

It is time for a fundamental review of the role of SONI

Irish state company EirGrid owns NI’s electricity supply system

UUP raises conflict of interest concerns over southern owners of Northern Irelan...

Electricity pylons

‘Operational challenges’ but no concerns over power blackouts
There will be challenges facings Northern Ireland’s power supply this winter but there is no reason to expect any blackouts, the electricity systems operator has said.
Mark Rainey

Solar panels. Photo: Daniel Leal-Olivas/PA Wire

Sunniest March in NI on record boost for solar output

Christopher Morrow, NI Chamber and Alan Campbell, SONI

NI Chamber Energy Forum to discuss energy costs and the impact on local business...

Alan Campbell, SONI managing director

SONI unveil roadmap to radically transform the NI electricity grid to meet renew...

Dr Tara Shine, Irish environmental scientist, policy adviser and science communicator

Climate change experts to address IoD Inaugural energy symposium

Norman Crowley, the serial entrepreneur behind companies including Crowley Carbon and car company AVA Electrifi will share his insights at the NI Chamber and SONI Energy Forum on Wednesday, September 29

Energy Forum to hear from renowned serial entrepreneur, Norman Crowley

This image from the SONI television advert shows some of the control room which controls Northern Ireland’s electricity grid

Sam McBride: The most important firm you’ve never heard of – but are paying for

'Electricity Pylons' by N ick Page Photos

Major power over NI’s electricty grid rests in Dublin: New report

SONI managing director Alan Campbell

Public consultation on how NI can meet green energy targets

Jo Aston arrived at SONI from the regulator which regulates SONI – but has left after just 17 months

Boss of Irish government-owned firm which keeps NI’s lights on quits suddenly

City of Derry are among the many clubs who have played a pivotal role in their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

SONI and Ulster Rugby Launch COVID-19 Bursary Fund for Rugby Clubs

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Rainey Old Boys lift rugby’s Stevenson Shield for first time

Rainey Old Boys winners of SONI Ulster Rugby Premiership

For the first time in the club's history

Rainey Old Boys lift rugby’s Stevenson Shield for first time

Brian McGrath, Derry Chamber, Richard Rodgers, Department for the Economy, Jo Aston, SONI, Cecil McBurney, RiverRidge, and Jamie Delargy.

Launch of new green energy strategy

SONI managing director Jo Aston at the NI grid control centre

£0.5bn strategy for green energy in Northern Ireland

Eoin OHagan scored City of Armaghs first try against Omagh Accies. Pic by Ken Redpath.

Rainey grab early league control

Timmy McNeice on the attack for Armagh against City of Derry. Pic courtesy of Ken Redpath.

Rainey kick off Premiership season with shock win over defending champions Bally...

News Letter editorial

London needs to be on top of implications of all-island electricity

SONI is responsible for keeping the lights on in Northern Ireland

Electricity grid firm ‘tries to gag’ staff over inquiry into Dublin’s role

News Letter editorial

The future security of NI energy must not be put in doubt

Though SONI is not a household name, it is vital for keeping Northern Ireland running

Dublin-owned outfit that runs NI electricity grid facing review

New SONI MD Jo Aston

Jo Aston joins SONI as MD

The SONI control room in the Castlereagh Hills above Belfast

Hidden crisis at Northern Ireland’s key electricity control centre – SONI – reve...

Part of SONIs expensive TV advert which, unusually, was just about promoting SONI not about selling a product

Monopoly power firm markets itself to public using public cash

SONI's general manager, Robin McCormick, has welcomed the suspension of strike action

Electricity workers ‘pause’ strike action after new pay offer

SONI's general manager, Robin McCormick. Photo by Aaron McCracken

Electricity workers suspend strike action as SONI makes improved pay offer

SONIs general manager, Robin McCormick, in the Belfast control room. But the grid can also now be operated from Dublin

Northern Ireland electricity grid can now be run from state-owned Dublin control...

Electricity pylons

Risk to Northern Ireland electricity grid as strike announced

Industrial action by workers at SONI could put Northern Ireland's power system at risk.

Electricity supply risk as industrial action set to start

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