Ireland’s Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O’Brien has signed memorandums of understanding with Spain and the UK at WindEurope in Madrid.
The government said the agreement with Spain establishes a framework to explore development of a future electricity interconnector between the two countries.
It added that the deal includes cooperation between transmission system operators and joint technical and economic analysis of a potential project.
A second memorandum signed with the UK extends the existing Ireland-UK agreement on energy transition, which is due to expire in June 2026.
The extension covers cooperation on offshore renewable energy, electricity markets and security of supply.
Both agreements come as Ireland prepares to assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the second half of 2026.
“These agreements underline Ireland’s commitment to working closely with our European partners to deliver a secure, sustainable and resilient energy future,” said Darragh O’Brien, minister for climate, energy and the environment, pictured alongside UK energy minister Michael Shanks.
“Our cooperation with Spain opens up new possibilities for interconnection that could unlock significant renewable energy potential, while our continued partnership with the UK remains vital to maintaining stability and progress across our shared energy systems.