FLIR thermal imaging system enhances grid reliability in Ireland

Turning up the heat on grid reliability: How FLIR thermal vision is protecting a quarter of Ireland’s electricity grid from cascade failure blackouts - Automation Update

Automated thermal monitoring brings early fire detection and continuous condition monitoring insights to major Irish power station. In a power station, where a fire could trigger a grid shutdown affecting up to 25% of Ireland’s electricity supply, the need for early fire detection isn’t just a matter of efficiency; it’s an essential part of national stability. This reality was made starkly visible during the April 2025 blackouts in Spain and Por…

FLIR thermal imaging system enhances grid reliability in Ireland

Thermal monitoring used to help prevent blackout risk A new thermal imaging system using FLIR technology has been installed at Moneypoint Power Station to reduce fire risks and provide continuous monitoring of key infrastructure. According to FLIR, the system is designed to prevent cascading failures that could affect up to 25 percent of Ireland’s power […]